Silas Papare: The Papuan Hero Who Bridged Papua and Indonesia
In the remote Yapen Islands of Papua, a baby was born on December 18, 1918, in a quiet coastal village called Serui. His name was Silas Ayari Donrai Papare, and…
In the remote Yapen Islands of Papua, a baby was born on December 18, 1918, in a quiet coastal village called Serui. His name was Silas Ayari Donrai Papare, and…
In Indonesia, the title Pahlawan Nasional—or National Hero—is not only a ceremonial recognition but also a reflection of how the nation chooses to remember its past. Every year, debates surrounding…
In the far-flung eastern edge of Indonesia, where rugged mountains meet dense rainforest and the Papua New Guinea (PNG) border winds like a green scar across the land, a silent…
The fight against corruption in Papua has entered a new phase marked by the growing collaboration between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Provincial Government of Papua. This partnership…
As dawn broke over Jayapura on October 31, 2025, the soft morning mist lingered above the green hills surrounding the city. The sound of traditional drums, tifa, echoed across the…
When the Indonesian “Sumpah Pemuda (Youth Pledge)” echoed through the halls of Jakarta’s Jalan Kramat No. 106 on October 28, 1928, it was more than just a declaration of unity.…
In the deep southern reaches of Papua, where Indonesia’s rugged frontier meets Papua New Guinea’s vast wilderness, life unfolds at the edge of two nations. Here, in the remote jungles…
For six long months, the people of Yahukimo Regency in Highland Papua have lived under the shadow of terror. What was once a quiet highland region known for its lush…
In the cold, mist-covered valleys of Papua’s Pegunungan Bintang Regency, the sounds of gunfire briefly broke the silence of the mountains. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Indonesia’s military (TNI) launched…
In the remote highlands of Papua, where mist veils mountains at dawn and dense forests cloak the valleys, a quiet transformation is taking root. For decades, this easternmost region of…