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Free the Farmers!
Posted: Feb 07, 2012 by pplp with 0 comments
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The resistance of Kulon Progo Farmers on Java's South Coast continues, fighting the mining plans of PT Jogja Magasa Iron and their Australian financers, Indo Mines. One of their community members, Tukijo, is currently in prison, condemned to three years to satisfy the vengeful whims of the corporation. Their latest action was to occupy the provincial council building, after a 12-day hunger strike carried out by several community members and student activists in solidarity with their struggle. Read more…
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The Discovery of Riau's First Mountain
Posted: Feb 07, 2012 by gurindam12 with 0 comments
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In early 2012, Riau River Defender, Gurindam12.com, and other environmental groups from Riau University "discovered" the first mountain in Riau. The mountain is located near the Kampar river, in Kampar Regency at Wildlife Conservation Reserve Bukit Baling. Read more…
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Reforma Agraria Sejati
Posted: Feb 07, 2012 by gekkostudio with 0 comments
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Tanggal 12 Januari 2012 adalah aksi bersama di Jakarta dan 27 Provinsi di Sumatera, Jawa, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali dan Nusa Tenggara Timur. Aksi ini menyatakan perlawanan terhadap perampasan tanah yang dilakukan oleh rezim SBY-Boediono di seluruh Indonesia. Read more…
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Surat Cinta Kepada Sang Prada (Love Letter to the Soldier)
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 by papuanvoicesmerauke with 0 comments
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A letter from a Papuan woman to an Indonesian soldier who was once based in her village on the PNG-Indonesian border. Theirs was a controversial relationship but she begs him to return to meet their three-year-old daughter: "I will continue to wait for you, Samsul. I don't care what people say." Read more…
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PostPeace to SAY NO Emergency Decree
Posted: Jan 16, 2012 by AzhaPatani with 0 comments
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For the past six years, the Thai government has placed three Muslim provinces under the repressive emergency decree. Throughout those years, countless number of people have been affected by the unjust power and control from government officers. Read more…
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Save Murray-Darling Basin
Posted: Jan 11, 2012 by TWS_NSW with 0 comments
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The Murray-Darling Basin is the largest river system in Australia. Due to a combination of unsustainable water extraction and a record drought, the Murray-Darling is at risk of collapse. Read more…
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SOLS in Timor Leste
Posted: Jan 11, 2012 by indra05 with 0 comments
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East Timor has gone through a lot from war and invasion through to independence. The children, many of whom are deeply traumatised and in shock following their exposure to the recent violence and the dislocation from their homes and families. Education has been highlighted as a serious priority as half the country's population cannot read. Sols (Science of Life Systems 24/7) a Malaysian-based organization and currently the largest non-formal education provider in the region, expended its wing to East Timor to give back to the children some hope for the future. Read more…
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Lips Stitching Against Land Grabbing
Posted: Jan 11, 2012 by rahung with 0 comments
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Since December 11, 2011, more than 100 activists and villagers from Jambi and Riau camped in front of the Indonesian Parliament in Jakarta. They said the government has allowed private companies evicting villagers for the expansion of their explorations. Many of the campers also stitched their lips in protest. Seasoned activist Fay talked with the protesters and even taxi drivers around the camp site. Read more…
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Penan at Home in Miri
Posted: Jan 10, 2012 by toysatellite with 0 comments
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Miri, the nearest city, provides the closest hospital to all the indigenous communities of the Ulu Baram, Sarawak. The Penan of Long Kerong, upper Ulu Baram, have squatted in two rundown timber cottages for over 20 years. Read more…
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Indigenous Peoples Festival - Thailand 2011
Posted: Jan 09, 2012 by emnews with 0 comments
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This video features the celebration of the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous People in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2011. The International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. Read more…
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Breaking the Media Blackout - West Papua, December 1, 2011
Posted: Jan 05, 2012 by westpapumedia with 0 comments
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Fifty years ago on December 1, 1961, West Papuans flew their flag for the first time in preparation for their independence from the Dutch. In 2011, despite ongoing repression, the Morning Star flag was once again flown across the country. The non-violent demonstrations and gatherings, as well as the military crackdown against them, were reported to the world via a network of citizen media journalists. Read more…
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Serupa Tapi Tak Sama (Similar But Not Alike)
Posted: Jan 04, 2012 by indocs with 2 comments
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"Serupa Tapi Tak Sama", is a story of a mother who took care of her disabled child patiently and sincerely. Her spirit is clearly depicted in the film. "Those who care for imperfect children sincerely will go to heaven. Don't ever be ashamed of having a disabled child," says the mother. Read more…
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Bono Tidal Bore: Unique Riau River Surfing
Posted: Jan 03, 2012 by Hisam with 0 comments
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Surf in the Bono Tidal Bore in Sumatra! This recently discovered phenomenon can be found in the Pelalawan District in Riau, Sumatra. The locals used to be afraid of the Bono because it took many lives. But since September 2010, professional surfers from Brazil and France have been braving the waves and riding the surf. The Bono Tidal Bore surf is currently facilitated by the Riau River Defender, the Mitra Insani Foundation and Gurindam 12. Read more…
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Negotiating Freedom
Posted: Dec 23, 2011 by labourrights with 0 comments
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This film follows the journey of five Indonesian union leaders working together to negotiate the region’s first freedom of association protocol with global apparel brands and supplier factories. The film focuses on the negotiation process but also explores the broader challenges faced by factory workers who try to organize to claim their rights. Read more…
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The Hope of the Cendrawasih Children (English Subtitle)
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 by papuanvoicesjayapura with 0 comments
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Primary school children in Arso on the Indonesia-PNG border are keen to study – but teachers rarely come to the local school. The one teacher who does come is only on a short-term contract and gets paid once every six months. When school is out, the kids end up doing hard labour for the local palm plantation to earn money and kill time. Read more…
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What Mama Kasmira Wants (English Subtitle)
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 by papuanvoicesjayapura with 0 comments
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A Papuan cocoa farmer from the Indonesia-PNG border region had to leave her farm to work for a palm plantation when the village elders made a deal with a Rajawali Group company to sell her land. Every day Kasmira works hard under the boiling hot sun, clearing bushes for the plantation. However, she has great hopes for her three children. Read more…
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Coconut Trees that Bear Jerry Cans (English Subtitle)
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 by papuanvoicesmerauke with 0 comments
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The Malind tribe in Merauke is proud of its ecological traditions - each clan in the tribe is responsible for protecting a natural element. The Moiwend clan is responsible for the coconut trees and fruit. However, in recent times Malind youth have started using coconuts to make alcohol. The home-made drinks – which are much cheaper to buy than beer and spirits - have added to the town's problems. Now, some Malind elders are calling for the reinstatement of customary laws that would punish those who make use of coconuts in this way in order to save their tradition and their community. Read more…
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Solidarity Movement for Aceh Punks
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 by emnews with 0 comments
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On Human Rights Day, December 10 2011, 64 music lovers came from as far as Jakarta and West Java to a charity concert in Banda Aceh's Taman Budaya Park. They were detained for being "punks" and "disturbing the peace". This video highlights a solidarity march held for them. Read more…
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ASIIK City Artist Profile: Bayu Widodo
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 by ILP with 0 comments
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The Inter Location Project prepares for their second series of collaborations in October and November 2011, this time in Melbourne, Australia. The festival is called ASIIK CIty and aims to bridge urban and community art practices between Australia and Indonesia. This is a profile video of one the three visiting Indonesian artists - Bayu Widodo. Read more…
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HUT Kemerdekaan Bangsa Papua Ke-50
Posted: Dec 14, 2011 by Frengky.M with 0 comments
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Perayaan HUT Kemerdekaan Papua di Lapangan Makam (Alm) Theys Hiyo Eluay (Sentani), 1 Desember, 2011. Kegiatan di mulai Pukul 11:00 WIT - 16:00 WIT. Kegiatan diisi dengan ibadah syukur. Perayaan ini sendiri berdasar pada hasil keputusan Kongres Rakyat Papua Ke-3. Read more…
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