The planned DPD Papua Task Force visit marks a new phase in Indonesia’s effort to address the complex security, humanitarian, and development challenges facing Papua. Beginning September 13, the special …
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The Cartenz Taks Force Operation Leaves Four Dead in Yahukimo
by Senamanby SenamanThe Cartenz Task Force Operation in Yahukimo ended in a deadly exchange of fire on September 1, 2026, after a joint security team moved to intercept members of the Eden …
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1.49 Million Illegal Cigarettes Destroyed in Papua Selatan
by Senamanby SenamanIn Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), the destruction of 1.49 million illegal cigarettes has brought a major tobacco enforcement case to a close while highlighting a wider challenge for Indonesia: …
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The appointment of Hengki Haryadi as Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) Police Chief marks a significant new chapter for one of Indonesia’s newest provinces. Known for a long career in …
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Papua Special Autonomy Funds Face Push for Faster Distribution
by Senamanby SenamanFor communities across Papua, Papua Special Autonomy funds are not simply figures in a government budget. They are intended to finance services that people encounter in everyday life, from schools …
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The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) and the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS) are both associated with Melanesian political movements, yet their positions within the …
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Illegal gold mining in Papua is facing a stronger government response after the Papua Provincial Government and the Papua Legislative Council, or DPR Papua, called for coordinated enforcement against unlicensed …
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Papua’s vast geography can make the presence of foreign nationals difficult to monitor, particularly in remote areas where roads are limited and economic activity is expanding. Against that backdrop, foreign …
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At a time when security remains a sensitive issue in Papua, Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has called for greater transparency over the deployment of Indonesian military and police personnel …
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Russian National Deported After Making Illegal Video About Papua Protest
by Senamanby SenamanA Russian national deported from Papua after recording a political demonstration in Wamena has brought renewed attention to Indonesia’s immigration controls and the sensitive security environment surrounding political activities in …
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