Pro-independence Kanaks continue to protest in New Caledonia amid violent protests which has lead to several deaths, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas, The New Zealand government is being urged to pressure Indonesia to address ongoing human rights atrocities against indigenous people in West Papua.

Today on Pacific Waves

Deadly riots in New Caledonia

Palau president sued

NZ Green Party call for support of West Papua

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