On June 4, 2025, two construction workers, Rahmat Hidayat (45) and Saepudin (39), both from Purwakarta, West Java, were fatally shot while working on the construction of the Gereja Kristen …
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Politics & Security
Jayawijaya Regent Condemns Egianus Kogoya’s Armed Group Following Police Shooting in Wamena
by Senamanby SenamanIn a stern response to escalating violence in Papua Pegunungan, the Regent of Jayawijaya, Atenius Murip, has publicly condemned the armed group led by Egianus Kogoya, leader of the Free …
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50 Students Selected as Papua Selatan’s 2025 Paskibraka: A New Generation of Patriotism
by Senamanby SenamanIn a significant milestone for the province, 50 students from Papua Selatan have been selected as members of the Flag Raising Team (Pasukan Pengibar Bendera Pusaka/Paskibraka) for August 1st, 2025. …
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The Spirit of Unity in Papua: A 2025 Pancasila Day Special Report
by Senamanby SenamanOn June 1st each year, the Indonesian nation stands still in solemn pride and reverence to commemorate the birth of its philosophical foundation—Pancasila. In 2025, this occasion took on profound …
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The ongoing conflict in Papua has been marked by decades of violence, political strife, and human rights violations. At the center of this turmoil stands Goliath Tabuni, a prominent figure …
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OPM’s Hospital Attacks and Rejections of Communities on OPM
by Senamanby SenamanOn May 28, 2025, two separate attacks occurred at hospitals in Wamena and Dekai, leaving police officers injured and communities shaken. These incidents, attributed to the Free Papua Movement (OPM), …
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Navigating the Path to Peace: MPR’s Recommendations for Resolving Papua’s Conflict
by Senamanby SenamanPapua, Indonesia’s easternmost region, has long been a focal point of conflict, marked by a complex interplay of historical grievances, political aspirations, and socio-economic disparities. The Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat (MPR) …
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President Prabowo’s Support for Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea’s ASEAN Membership: A Strategic Vision for Regional Unity
by Senamanby SenamanIn a significant diplomatic move, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed strong support for the full membership of Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the Association of Southeast Asian …
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Tensions Escalate in Papua: Armed Group Attacks Puncak Regent’s Aircraft at Aminggaru Airport
by Senamanby SenamanOn May 24, 2025, a significant security incident unfolded in Papua’s Puncak Regency when an armed group, identified as the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB-OPM), launched an attack targeting …
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Student Protest at Cenderawasih University: Denial of Tuition Fee Hike and Rumors of Student Death Debunked
by Senamanby SenamanOn May 22, 2025, students from Cenderawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura staged a protest against the proposed increase in the Single Tuition Fee (UKT). The demonstration escalated into a confrontation …