Pacific

Indigenous Papuans rally as Pope Francis urges harmony in Indonesia

Amnesty International Indonesia hopes the pope's visit will highlight human rights conditions in Papua.

Pacific leaders lock in terms for New Caledonia mission amid packed agenda

Climate change and regional policing featured prominently at largest meeting of Pacific regional body.

Pacific leaders back regional police force amid China concerns

The deal’s endorsement comes just a day after a bloc of Melanesian nations warned against misuse for geostrategic aims.

Kiribati says travel ban will stop ‘checkbook diplomacy’ during elections

International observers were not invited to monitor the Pacific island nation’s elections.

End the violence, distribute natural resources wealth fairly, pope tells PNG

Huge crowds have greeted the head of the Catholic Church in the capital Port Moresby.

Kiribati says travel ban will stop ‘checkbook diplomacy’ during elections

International observers were not invited to monitor the Pacific island nation’s elections.

How will Tuvalu save itself from higher seas?