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WEBIndonesian president’s son denies misconduct in US flight ‘hitched’ on friend’s jet 2024-09-17. Kaesang Pangarep reported to anti-corruption agency amid allegations that he used a plane belonging to company with ties to his vice president-elect brother
Bougainville, PNG to appoint moderator as independence process …
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Ness Kerton/AFP. The leaders of Papua New Guinea and the independence-seeking Bougainville region will appoint an outside moderator to help agree the terms of a parliamentary vote on the semi-autonomous island’s future. Bougainville’s government wants to achieve independence by 2027 but has faced opposition from Papua New Guinea’s leaders ...
‘Shameful’: Ban on journalist during PNG visit by Indonesia’s …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Papua New Guinea’s media council has condemned as “concerning” and “shameful” the exclusion of a BenarNews journalist from media events during a visit by Indonesia’s President-elect to the capital Port Moresby on Wednesday. Papua New Guinean reporter Harlyne Joku was excluded from …
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Mass surrender over Papua New Guinea massacre as survivors live …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Harlyne Joku/BenarNews. Police in Papua New Guinea have witnessed a mass surrender by members of the gang allegedly responsible for the rape and massacre of 26 people in the remote north-west of the country last month. Provincial Police Commander in East Sepik Christopher Tamari told BenarNews his men were in the town of Angoram on Tuesday when ...
Indonesia’s President Inducts First 3,100 Military Reservists
WEBOct 7, 2021 · AFP. Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inducted 3,100 military reservists on Thursday, the first phase in a plan to create a 25,000-member force which, human rights groups fear, could usher in the militarization of civilian life. During a ceremony in West Java province, the army reserve recruits displayed skills including martial ...
Thai police officer says he had no choice but to arrest Montagnard
WEBAug 21, 2024 · On Monday, the Criminal Court in Bangkok heard witness testimony relating to Vietnam’s extradition request. At the hearing, the Thai police officer who arrested Bdap told the court he had no choice but to arrest Y Quynh because there was an arrest warrant for him, Bdap’s defense lawyer, Nadthasiri Bergman, told Radio Free Asia, a news ...
Under China’s Shadow, Philippines Clings to Rusting Maritime …
WEBNov 29, 2021 · The BRP Sierra Madre ran aground on the Second Thomas Shoal, or Ayungin Shoal as it is called in the Philippines, in 1999. It serves as a Philippine military outpost in the disputed waters. After 22 years, all that remains is a skeleton of rusty scrap metal. The Philippine government insists that the …
Chinese investment in private Thai universities raises some concerns
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · Public universities have a standard selection process,” Isa told BenarNews. Nationally, Thai universities reported seeing more Chinese students in their classrooms, according to figures released as of 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic. About 14,423 Chinese students were enrolled in 2020, compared to 11,993 in 2019 and 10,617 in 2018 ...
Doctors say Khaleda Zia may die if not sent abroad for treatment
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Bangladeshi opposition leader Khaleda Zia could die anytime if the government keeps refusing to allow her to travel overseas for advanced treatment of cirrhosis of the liver and other illnesses, a panel of doctors told reporters in Dhaka on Monday. Zia, 78, is a former three-time prime minister but …
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