On the vast, mountainous island of New Guinea, a border drawn during colonial times created two very different futures. To the east stands Papua New Guinea (PNG)—an independent country with…
On the morning of August 15, 2025, a date etched into the complex history of Indonesia, a small but vocal group of demonstrators in Papua are expected to raise black…
In a landmark ceremony held at the Suparlan Airstrip within the Kopassus Training Complex in Batujajar, West Java, President Prabowo Subianto unveiled six new regional military commands (Kodam), alongside an…
The morning sun had barely risen above the cobalt horizon when Nabire’s main streets began to fill. From the junction of Jalan Merdeka to the wide expanse near the old…
A significant breakthrough came early this August when combined Indonesian security forces successfully apprehended Nowaiten Telenggen, also known as German Ubruangge, a suspected key operative of the West Papua National…
The recent re-voting (Pemungutan Suara Ulang or PSU) in Papua’s regional elections has unfolded smoothly, peacefully, and securely, marking a significant milestone in the region’s democratic journey. The PSU was…
In the mist-covered highlands of Papua, an operation that took minutes to execute ended a manhunt that spanned more than a decade. Indonesian security forces confirmed this week the death…
Steve Rick Elson Mara, known simply as Steve Mara, stands as a compelling figure among young Papua voices. A son of indigenous OAP (Orang Asli Papua) from Wamena, he now…
In the remote highlands of Papua’s Yahukimo Regency, the peace‑shattering sound of gunfire broke the skies on August 4, 2025, when militants from the Free Papua Movement (OPM) allegedly opened…
On August 4, 2025, a carefully calculated gesture by President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to unity—not through force, but through wisdom. Six Papuan men convicted of raising the separatist…