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 …
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Frans Kaisiepo: Papuan Patriot and Architect of Unity on Indonesia’s Rp 10,000 Note
by Senamanby SenamanOn 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 …
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Violence Escalates in Papua: Armed Separatists Kill Two Civilians in Puncak Jaya, TNI Soldier in Mimika
by Senamanby SenamanA string of deadly attacks carried out over the weekend by armed separatist militants has left three people dead across Papua, reigniting concerns over the intensifying security crisis in the …
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Indonesia Cracks Down on Firearms Smuggling in Papua: Coordinated Efforts Target OPM Supply Lines
by Senamanby SenamanIn a sweeping crackdown aimed at neutralizing separatist violence in Papua, Indonesian law enforcement and military units have intensified operations to dismantle illegal arms and ammunition supply chains believed to …
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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 …
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Agus Fatoni Appointed as Acting Governor of Papua, Sparking Hopes for Continued Development and Unity
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Forge Closer Defense Ties Amid Regional Security Challenges
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Puncak Regent Survives Gunfire and Arson as TPNPB-OPM Escalates Violence in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanA 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 …
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Enos Tipagau, Mastermind of Papua Attacks, Shot Dead by Security Forces
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Indonesia Forms New Military Commands, Including Kodam Mandala Trikora, to Boost Security and Development in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
