It was late when the operation began, and by the time it ended, most people nearby had not even noticed. On early morning April 26, 2026, in a settlement known …
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New Military Court Building in Jayapura Signals Push for Transparency in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThere was nothing urgent about the ceremony itself. People came, speeches were made, and the new building sat silent in Jayapura, waiting to be used. But behind the formalities the …
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Seven Civilians Killed in Papua Pegunungan, by TPNPB OPM Attack
by Senamanby SenamanThe news did not come all at once. It moved slowly, from village to village, then outward. By the time details reached officials, seven people were already dead along the …
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The TPNPB OPM Arrest in Papua Pegunungan Signals Security Progress
by Senamanby SenamanIt was already dark in District Oksibil, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) Province, when security personnel moved in. The operation on April 19, 2026, did not draw much …
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The Papua clash investigation did not begin in a courtroom. It began in the aftermath of confusion, fear, and unanswered questions in the highlands of Puncak. On April 14, 2026, …
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In Kampung (Village) Tirineri, Sinak District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, people are used to living carefully. Movement is often measured. News travels by word of mouth. When …
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Six Governors of Papua Secure Autonomy Funds of Rp12.69 Trillion
by Senamanby SenamanIn Jakarta, meetings between regional leaders and central government officials are often routine. This one was not. On April 13, 2026, six governors from Papua’s provinces came with a shared …
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Papua’s Special Autonomy Fund Seen as Key to Faster Growth
by Senamanby SenamanThe talk about the Papua Special Autonomy Fund changed in a small but important way on April 13, 2026, in the Commission II Room of the Indonesian House of Representatives …
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Because there are long stretches of forest and steep terrain that often separate villages in the highlands of Puncak, news travels slowly. But when it does, it is very important. …
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It started with a quiet patrol in a part of Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua) Province on April 11, 2026, that few outsiders ever reach. The terrain is …