Papua Tengah Moves Against Illegal Gold Mining
The roar of excavators and the rush for gold have become familiar scenes in several remote parts of Papua Tengah (Centrral Papua) Province. But for many local residents, the growing…
The roar of excavators and the rush for gold have become familiar scenes in several remote parts of Papua Tengah (Centrral Papua) Province. But for many local residents, the growing…
It happened without much noise. In Dekai, people were going about their routines when officers moved in. No sirens, no visible commotion. By the time word began to spread, two…
On May 1, 2026, at the crossing in Skouw, Jayapura, most days pass without much tension. People move back and forth, some carrying goods, others visiting relatives across the border.…
People in Papua who know Abdul Halim tend to pause before explaining who he is. Some call him “Brother Yan (Bang Yan)”. Others prefer “Ayah Papua (Father of Papua).” The…
May 1 marks the integration of Papua, one of the most debated historical milestones in Southeast Asia, often caught between documented diplomatic processes and persistent political narratives. For Indonesia, the…
In the highlands, people frequently receive news about incidents before formal confirmation. Word travels through villages, through radio chatter, sometimes just through passing conversation. That was the case again in…
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…
There 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…
The 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…
It 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…