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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank-you @wakeinfright.bsky.social for your acknowledgement of BenarNews Pacific's important role in the region and the vacuum its absence leaves.

Very much appreciated this as the legal case and political lobbying continues to restore US Congress grant funding cut by a Trump executive order.

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 10

In Donald Trump’s America, public broadcasters have felt the full force of his swingeing cuts – it would be disastrous if the same happened in Australia.

What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

theconversation.com

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 10

In Donald Trump’s America, public broadcasters have felt the full force of his swingeing cuts – it would be disastrous if the same happened in Australia.

What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

theconversation.com

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank-you @wakeinfright.bsky.social for your acknowledgement of BenarNews Pacific's important role in the region and the vacuum its absence leaves.

Very much appreciated this as the legal case and political lobbying continues to restore US Congress grant funding cut by a Trump executive order.

Alexandra Wake @wakeinfright.bsky.social · Apr 10

Why has there been immediate resistance to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s statement that a Coalition government would “reward excellence” and “keep funding in place” if the ABC is “being run efficiently”? #abc #funding #efficiency

theconversation.com/what-would-a...

What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

In Donald Trump’s America, public broadcasters have felt the full force of his swingeing cuts – it would be disastrous if the same happened in Australia.

theconversation.com

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Reposted by Stefan Armbruster

Alexandra Wake @wakeinfright.bsky.social · Apr 10

Why has there been immediate resistance to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s statement that a Coalition government would “reward excellence” and “keep funding in place” if the ABC is “being run efficiently”? #abc #funding #efficiency

theconversation.com/what-would-a...

What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?

In Donald Trump’s America, public broadcasters have felt the full force of his swingeing cuts – it would be disastrous if the same happened in Australia.

theconversation.com

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Reposted by Stefan Armbruster

MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · Apr 7

#MEAAmedia stands in solidarity with the journalists and staff impacted by the suspension of BenarNews, particularly those in its Brisbane-based Pacific Bureau. www.meaa.org/mediaroom/cl...

Closure of BenarNews Pacific Bureau

MEAA stands in solidarity with the journalists and staff impacted by the suspension of BenarNews.

www.meaa.org

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thanks very much MEAA for your support and for your members at BenarNews in Australia. Appreciate it very much.

MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · Apr 7

#MEAAmedia stands in solidarity with the journalists and staff impacted by the suspension of BenarNews, particularly those in its Brisbane-based Pacific Bureau. www.meaa.org/mediaroom/cl...

Closure of BenarNews Pacific Bureau

MEAA stands in solidarity with the journalists and staff impacted by the suspension of BenarNews.

www.meaa.org

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Apr 4

What’s happening??!?… one last time Pacific

@BenarNews suspends publishing, US govt grant cut

And in PNG community fears collective punishment, accusers on notice over inciting sorcery lynchings, Facebook shutdown exposes authoritarianism

Thank-you.

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Apr 3

Residents of an informal Port Moresby settlement that was razed following the gang rape and murder of a woman by 20 men say they are being unfairly punished by Papua New Guinea authorities over alleged links to the crime.

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...

Thank-you for your support.

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Apr 1

A landmark court conviction in PNG related to the murder of a mother-of-five accused of sorcery is being hailed as a major victory in the fight to stop such attacks and murders.

Lastest from Sue Ahearn and myself for Radio Free Asia/BenarNews’ Pacific service.

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 31

Legal immunity for security forces, vague use-of-force provisions, spying on citizens all add up to legal overreach by the PNG government, writes Michael Kabuni.

www.benarnews.org/english/comm... on Radio Free Asia/BenarNews.

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 29

What’s happening??!? BenarNews this week.

- Hegseth commits US to defense of Pacific territories against China
- What Aust’s election holds for Pacific
- Tonga, Micronesia see big jump in Aust’s Pacific aid budget
- West Papua rebels kill teacher accused of spying

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 28

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is “not seeking war with China” but warns any attack on America’s Pacific territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands would be an attack on the mainland.

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 26

Tonga and the Federated States of Micronesia will see notable bumps in Australian foreign aid this year, while analysts say there are some indications Canberra is stepping in to fill a void left by the U.S. freeze on USAID.

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 25

West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) commander claims responsibility for attack that killed a teacher and injured 6 others accused of spying. Indonesian authorities vow swift response, condemn violence as an unprovoked attack on civilians.

www.benarnews.org/english/news... BenarNews Pacific.

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 22

What’s happening??!? BenarNews Pacific this week.

- Top Pacific diplomats open to direct talks on Bougainville independence
- NZ lobbies US on foreign aid cut
- Vanuatu defends passport scheme over US 'travel ban'
- Kiribati eyes China deep sea mining deal

More: www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 21

‘Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence’

Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.

#PNG #MSG #PIF

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 19

The Trump administration might not cut hundreds of millions of dollars in aid pledged to Pacific island nations, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said after talks in Washington.

www.benarnews.org/english/news... via Radio Free Asia/BenarNews

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 19

Vanuatu has defended its golden passport scheme as the U.S. government reviews potential visa restrictions involving dozens of countries.

www.benarnews.org/english/news... via Radio Free Asia/BenarNews

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 17

Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China

Campaigner says The Metals Company’s loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.

www.benarnews.org/english/news... via Stephen Wright and Radio Free Asia.

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 15

Debate on Guam’s future as a US territory intensifies with its legislature due to vote on a non-binding resolution to become a US state amid Pacific geostrategic tensions and expansionist declarations by the Trump administration.

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news... via BenarNews Pacific.

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 15

What’s happening??!? This week on BenarNews Pacific …

- Guam at decolonization ‘crossroads’
- Pacific ’threat’ from Cambodian investor
- 'Shock’ as UN women’s declaration ditches reproductive rights
- Fiji’s ship graveyard highlights lax Pacific dumping controls

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 13

"The poison of patriarchy is back, the masters of misogyny are gaining strength.”

Sexual and reproductive health rights dropped from UN #CSW69 political declaration.

Report from BenarNews Pacific contributing journalist Sera Tikotikoivatu Sefeti and myself.

www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 11

Fiji’s abandoned fishing boats highlight how foreign operators are exploiting weak regulations and enforcement in parts of the Pacific, and grey areas in international maritime law, leaving an unknown number of hulks in the region.

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news... via BenarNews

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 8

What’s happening ??!? … BenarNews Pacific this week.

- PNG police kill 2 in Porgera unrest
- Bikini atoll coral recovery
- Photos: Vanuatu opens rebuilt chiefs nakamal
- Australia monitors Chinese warships off coast

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 6

Vanuatu has celebrated the reconstruction of the national council of chiefs meeting house, Malvatumouri nakamal, as a place for all.

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news... via Radio Free Asia/BenarNews and Leah Lowonbu.