The Indonesian National Police have announced the final results of the 2026 Bintara and Tamtama process, which was monitored at different stages in Papua and Papua Barat Daya, with 153 …
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Investigation Continues After Fatal Attack on American Pilot in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesian authorities have stepped up their investigation into the deadly attack that killed American pilot Captain Nicholas Francis Gosselin, working for Associated Mission Aviation (AMA), after an armed attack by …
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Papua is expected to play a bigger role in Indonesia’s Pacific diplomacy after Papua Governor Mathius Fakhiri and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met in Jakarta on June 30, 2026 and …
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Politics & Security
Global Media Spotlight: The TPNPB OPM Attack on Civilian Aviation in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe attack on an associated mission aviation (AMA) plane and the killing of Captain Nikolas F. Gosselin, an American missionary pilot, at Ipdeheik Airstrip in Balinggama Village, Sobaham District, Yahukimo …
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Politics & Security
The TPNPB OPM Attack on Civilian Aviation Raises Security Concerns in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanAnother blow to civilian aviation in Indonesia’s easternmost region was the attack on a missionary plane at Ipdeheik Airstrip in Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) on July …
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The date of 1 July is the subject of renewed public attention each year as some pro-independence groups mark it as the anniversary of a unilateral declaration in 1971 by …
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The Papua Police have revealed two alleged cases of illegal diversion of subsidized fuel in Jayapura, seizing 6,510 liters of diesel and kerosene believed by investigators to be destined for …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Police Arrest PNG Citizen in Jayapura Related Drug Smuggling
by Senamanby SenamanJayapura police have arrested a Papua New Guinea citizen for allegedly possessing 1.6 kilograms of dried marijuana in an operation in the eastern Indonesian city. It is one of the …
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Politics & Security
Cartenz Task Force’s Operation Arrests TPNPB OPM Members in Papua Tengah
by Senamanby SenamanA member of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) with the initials PP has been arrested by security officers from the Cartenz Peace …
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Politics & Security
37 Former OPM Members Pledge Loyalty to Indonesian Government
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesian military and government officials said on 25 June 2026 that a total of 37 former members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) of the Free Papuan Movement …
