In the quiet town of Dekai, the capital of Yahukimo Regency in Papua’s mountainous interior, an unsettling reality surfaced at the end of 2025. Indonesian security authorities revealed that approximately …
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Violence and Loss in Papua: 94 Lives Taken by Armed Groups in 2025
by Senamanby SenamanFor many communities across Papua, 2025 will be remembered not by celebrations or development milestones, but by funerals, fear, and unanswered questions. Throughout the year, acts of violence linked to …
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Indonesia recruits 331 indigenous Papuans into the National Police in 2025
by Senamanby SenamanIn 2025, a significant but often understated milestone took place in Indonesia’s easternmost region. A total of 331 Indigenous Papuans (Orang Asli Papua, or OAP) were officially recruited as new …
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Politics & Security
Papua Tengah Police Reflect on 2025 Crime Control and Prepare for Security Challenges in 2026
by Senamanby SenamanAs 2025 came to a close, the Papua Tengah Regional Police, widely known as Polda Papua Tengah, stood at a critical crossroads. The year had tested the institution with rising …
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Strengthening Indigenous Representation: Papua Appoints 11 New DPRD Members Through Special Autonomy
by Senamanby SenamanEleven new members appointed to the Papua Provincial Regional House of Representatives marked a significant moment in the province’s ongoing effort to strengthen Indigenous political representation. Sworn in through the …
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Politics & Security
Asset Transfer Marks a New Chapter for Papua Pegunungan Province
by Senamanby SenamanThe formal transfer of assets worth Rp329 billion from the Papua Provincial Government to the Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) Provincial Government is more than a bureaucratic procedure. It represents a …
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Indonesia’s Bid for UN Human Rights Council Presidency: A Moment of Trust, Legacy, and National Reflection
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesia is entering a rare and meaningful chapter in its diplomatic history. In late 2025, the country was officially proposed by the Asia-Pacific Group as the sole candidate for President …
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Christmas Night Terror in Dekai Leaves One Civilian Dead, Community Calls for Peace in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanChristmas night in Papua is usually marked by prayer, family gatherings, and a rare sense of calm in a region that often lives with uncertainty. In Dekai District, the capital …
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Politics & Security
The Damai Cartenz Task Force and Its 2025 Efforts to Reduce Armed Threats in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThroughout 2025, Papua remained one of Indonesia’s most complex security environments, shaped by rugged geography, historical grievances, and the continued presence of Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) affiliated with the Free …
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Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Reaffirm Border Agreement at the 39th Joint Border Committee Meeting in Port Moresby
by Senamanby SenamanOn 16 December 2025, Port Moresby became the setting for an important diplomatic milestone between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Officials from both countries gathered for the 39th meeting of …
