West Papua

by Ben Bohane

"The world knows little of this vast landscape of steaming jungles, icwe-capped mountains and hundreds of tribes that occupies the western half of New Guinea. For many years its very remoteness and the tight control excerised by Indonesian authorities have prevented a proper understanding of the rich cultures and incredible biodiversity it contains. But gradually the jungles are giving up some of their secrets - of people trying to determine their own destiny, protect their heritage and environment and long for the day they can call themselves free. Here, for the first time, is an overview...