In the grand tapestry of Indonesia’s national history, some figures shine brightly in the mainstream narrative — freedom fighters, military heroes, and statesmen whose names fill textbooks. Yet, scattered across …
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Silas Papare: The Papuan Hero Who Bridged Papua and Indonesia
by Senamanby SenamanIn the remote Yapen Islands of Papua, a baby was born on December 18, 1918, in a quiet coastal village called Serui. His name was Silas Ayari Donrai Papare, and …
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Politics & Security
Papuan Leaders Voice Support for Soeharto’s National Hero Title: A Call for Reconciliation and Historical Balance
by Senamanby SenamanIn Indonesia, the title Pahlawan Nasional—or National Hero—is not only a ceremonial recognition but also a reflection of how the nation chooses to remember its past. Every year, debates surrounding …
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Politics & Security
Smuggling, Security, and Seizure: How Papua’s Borderlands Became a Battleground in the Narcotics War
by Senamanby SenamanIn the far-flung eastern edge of Indonesia, where rugged mountains meet dense rainforest and the Papua New Guinea (PNG) border winds like a green scar across the land, a silent …
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Politics & Security
KPK and Papua Provincial Government Strengthen Clean Governance to Restore Public Trust and Integrity
by Senamanby SenamanThe fight against corruption in Papua has entered a new phase marked by the growing collaboration between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Provincial Government of Papua. This partnership …
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Politics & Security
Papua: Turning a Burden into a Blessing—The New Vision of Governor Mathius Fakhiri
by Senamanby SenamanAs dawn broke over Jayapura on October 31, 2025, the soft morning mist lingered above the green hills surrounding the city. The sound of traditional drums, tifa, echoed across the …
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Politics & Security
From Boven Digoel’s Exile to the Sumpah Pemuda: How Papua Became Part of Indonesia’s National Awakening
by Senamanby SenamanWhen the Indonesian “Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge)” echoed through the halls of Jakarta’s Jalan Kramat No. 106 on October 28, 1928, it was more than just a declaration of unity. …
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Fortifying the Frontier: DPR Pushes for New Border Posts in Papua Selatan to Curb Smuggling and Spur Growth
by Senamanby SenamanIn the deep southern reaches of Papua, where Indonesia’s rugged frontier meets Papua New Guinea’s vast wilderness, life unfolds at the edge of two nations. Here, in the remote jungles …
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Six Months of Fear: Yahukimo’s Struggle Against TPNPB-OPM Terror and Indonesia’s Quest for Lasting Peace in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanFor six long months, the people of Yahukimo Regency in Highland Papua have lived under the shadow of terror. What was once a quiet highland region known for its lush …
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Politics & Security
TNI’s Precision Operation in Papua Highlands: The Fall of OPM Commander Lamek Alipky Taplo and Indonesia’s Commitment to Peace and Security
by Senamanby SenamanIn the cold, mist-covered valleys of Papua’s Pegunungan Bintang Regency, the sounds of gunfire briefly broke the silence of the mountains. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Indonesia’s military (TNI) launched …
