Monthly Archives: July 2008

Still Seeking Shelter and Freedom!

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Andrew Moutu

IT IS NOW MORE THAN 20 YEARS since the Papua New Guinea Government aceded to the UN Convention relating to the status of refugees. Since then it has yet to enact a domestic legislation that would provide the framework to enforce and … Continue reading →

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PNG Eco-Forestry Forum joins call to investigate allegations into $40 million scam

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Justin Shaffner

Following a report that initially broke in the Post-Courier on Wednesday the 2nd of July, the PNG Eco-Forestry Forum has joined a host of others, including the PNG opposition (The National, 3 July), Greenpeace and Transparency International (PNG) (Post-Courier, 4 … Continue reading →

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Concerns over deep sea mining escalate

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Justin Shaffner

Concerns over deep sea mining proposals are escalating across the Pacific region where exploration is moving at a fast pace. Australian national research organisation, the CSIRO has given further authority to the requests of indigenous peoples in the Bismark Ramu … Continue reading →

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West Papuan refugees appealing for resettlement

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Andrew Moutu

WEST PAPUA REFUGEES APPEAL FOR RESETTLEMENT IN THIRD COUNTRY On this day the 1st day of July 2008, the representatives of the West Papua Refugees camped at Apex Park – Boroko, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – wish to raise … Continue reading →

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