A key figure in Papua’s separatist movement, Jeki Murib, was shot and killed by Indonesian military forces during a targeted operation in Central Papua, marking a significant development in the…
In a pivotal leadership transition, the Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian officially appointed Dr. Drs. Agus Fatoni, M.Si., as the new Acting Governor of Papua, replacing Felix Wanggai…
In a significant step toward regional military cooperation and diplomacy, Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin paid an official visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) on July 7, 2025, marking…
A wave of coordinated attacks by the West Papua National Liberation Army–Free Papua Movement (TPNPB–OPM) has targeted government officials, infrastructure, and civilians in Papua, escalating concerns over the worsening security…
In a decisive operation hailed as one of the most significant counterinsurgency successes in Papua in recent years, Indonesian security forces shot and killed Enos Tipagau, a notorious commander of…
In a major restructuring of Indonesia’s national defense architecture, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) have officially upgraded five Military Resort Commands (Korem) into full-fledged Regional Military Commands (Kodam). The…
Indonesia has emerged as a key advocate for expanding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by supporting the bids of Timor‑Leste and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to become full…
A storm of controversy has hit the Miss Indonesia 2025 pageant after Merince Kogoya, the original representative for Papua Pegunungan province, was officially removed from the competition over a resurfaced…
The rugged highlands of Papua remain gripped by violence and fear as attacks by the armed separatist group known as the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB-OPM), or Armed Criminal…
Prominent Papuan community and traditional leaders have voiced strong opposition to the commemoration of the July 1 anniversary claimed by the West Papua National Liberation Army–Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), rejecting…