Episode 102: Western New Guinea, Forgotten War, Unwanted People

This episode goes all the way to the eastern extremity of Southeast Asia -- western New Guinea. Geographically speaking, it's really part of the South Pacific region of the world, but it has been considered part of Indonesia since the Dutch claimed it, nearly two hundred years ago. Now we will look at what has happened there since the Dutch handed over western New Guinea to Indonesia, in 1962. Can we call this the last Southeast Asian colony? This is the Morning Star flag, the emblem of the OPM, or Free Papua Movement. This photo from 2011 shows the Indonesian police hauling away participants in the Third Papuan Peoples Congress. And here is Brin-Brin, the family pet I give a tribute to at the beginning of this episode. Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free! Support this podcast!   And here is the Podcast Hall of Fame page, to honor those who have donated already! Visit the Patreon page to become a long-term supporter of the podcast!