Politics

In the quiet highlands of Papua, where fog drapes the mountains each morning and children practice singing the national anthem in their schools, a different kind of tension is stirring. …

In the dense highlands of Central Papua, amid mist-covered ridges and narrow forest paths, Indonesia’s military scored a significant tactical victory. On July 31, 2025, joint security forces from the …

In the highlands and along the coastal towns of Papua, a sea of red and white has begun to rise with the morning sun. Flags flutter on rooftops, roadside stalls, …

As the clock counts down to August 6, 2025, Papua enters a critical phase of democratic rerun: the Re-vote (Pemungutan Suara Ulang, PSU) for the gubernatorial election. Ordered by the …

In a major breakthrough for Indonesia’s counter-insurgency efforts in Papua, security forces successfully apprehended Wanggol Sobolim (22 yo), a senior figure within the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement …

In a resolute demonstration of its commitment to national unity and security, Indonesia’s Wamena District Court on July 22, 2025, sentenced Aske Mabel, a former Papuan police brigadier turned TPNPB-OPM …

A shadow of violence continues to loom over Papua as armed separatist groups escalate their campaign of terror and intimidation against local government officials and civilians who support the Republic …

In a groundbreaking initiative that marries faith and governance, the local government of Jayawijaya in Papua is joining forces with 17 church denominations to address longstanding regional issues. As tensions …

In a landmark achievement for Papua’s indigenous youth, Regional Military Command (Kodam) XVIII/Kasuari proudly announced that 263 original Papua (OAP) candidates successfully passed the selection process to become TNI (Indonesian …

On 10 October 1921, in the remote village of Wardo on Biak Island, West Papua, a future national hero was born: Frans Kaisiepo. As the eldest of six children, he …