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Tag: West Papua

The Bakar Batu ceremony is a symbol of the solidarity of the Papuan people. Later, pork will be cut and distributed evenly to all residents, both Papuan refugees and the original inhabitants of Sekom Village, West Papua. Reno Surya
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Displaced by War, Papuan Refugees Face Lingering Dangers

Reno Surya Headshot for New Naratif by Reno Surya 16 March 202216 March 2022

Some 60,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Papuan separatists and the Indonesian military in Nduga Regency. One group of refugees are stranded far from home, without jobs, schools, quality healthcare or any sign of the conflict’s end.

Posted inComic

NN Explains: Pragmatism

Appolonia Tesera - New Naratif by Appolonia Tesera 25 June 20206 April 2022

Pragmatism is a common claim made by politicians but is a vague term used to justify all sorts of means to an end. What are we willing to accept or overlook in order to reach our goals?

Posted inComic, Explainer Comic

NN Explains: Rights and What You Ought to Have

Avatar photo by Xiao Ming Tang 11 June 202021 December 2021

What are human rights, and why do we need them to live together? Who do they apply to? This comic by Xiao Ming Tang takes a closer look at the issue.

Posted inComic, Explainer Comic

NN Explains: What Is Voter Secrecy?

Anngee Neo - New Naratif by Anngee Neo 15 May 202021 December 2021

Voter secrecy ensures that individuals can cast their votes without fear or favour—key to ensuring free, fair and competitive elections in democracies.

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An Interview with Benny Wenda

Febriana Firdaus - New Naratif by Febriana Firdaus 8 March 202022 September 2021

In August 2018, Febriana Firdaus (via skype) and Thum Ping Tjin sat down with Benny Wenda to interview him about his life, his people’s struggle for freedom, the Free West Papua Movement, and his hopes for the future.

COVID-19 - New Naratif
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Baffled Bunny in “OK With That”

Avatar photo by Sonny Liew 27 February 202021 December 2021

How deadly is COVID-19? What happens if it can’t be contained? Baffled Bunny talks to Doctor Duck and his cousin, Data Duck.

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NN Explains: Partisanship

Nadiyah Rizki - New Naratif by Nadiyah Rizki 24 February 202021 December 2021

Different political parties or factions represent different political interests that exist in a society. But partisanship becomes a problem when the interests of the party overrides the collective good of society.

Posted inComic

“I Am Human, Just Like You”

Avatar photoFebriana Firdaus - New Naratif by Charis Loke, Hasbi Ilman and Febriana Firdaus 18 February 202021 December 2021

The story of Benny Wenda, a Papuan activist living in exile in Oxford, and how his own childhood experiences led him to where he is today.

Illustration of Benny Wenda by Hasbi Ilman
Posted inFeature

The Unbroken Spirit of Benny Wenda

Thum Ping Tjin headshotAvatar photoFebriana Firdaus - New Naratif by Thum Ping Tjin, Hasbi Ilman and Febriana Firdaus 18 February 202025 August 2021

Now in exile, activist Benny Wenda leads the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, advocating for the independence of a homeland half a world away.

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Achoo! A Comic About COVID-19

Avatar photo by Sonny Liew 1 February 202021 December 2021

The novel coronavirus is grabbing headlines around the world now, but how worried should we be about it? Baffled Bunny and Curious Cat consult Doctor Duck.

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