Papua has long stood at the crossroads of Indonesia’s development agenda. With its breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness, the region also bears complex challenges: limited access to healthcare, uneven education …
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Papua Election Dispute Ends: Constitutional Court Ruling Marks Milestone for Indonesia’s Democratic Maturity
by Senamanby SenamanThe echoes of democracy once again reverberated from Papua to Jakarta as Indonesia’s Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi, MK) delivered its final word on one of the most closely watched regional …
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Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s Visit to South Papua: A Journey of Trust, Inspiration, and Inclusive Development
by Senamanby SenamanOn a warm September morning in 2025, the people of South Papua awoke to an unusual buzz of anticipation. Streets near schools and health centers were tidied, markets arranged, and …
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s Historic Visit to Papua New Guinea: Indonesia Strengthens Its Role in the Pacific at PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary
by Senamanby SenamanPort Moresby was alive with color, music, and the spirit of unity on 16 September 2025, as Papua New Guinea (PNG) marked its 50th year of independence. This golden jubilee …
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s Upcoming Visit to South Papua: Commitment for Prosperity and Peace for Papua
by Senamanby SenamanWhen Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka announced his first official visit to South Papua, the news was met with a mix of anticipation and symbolism. For many, the trip …
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Australian Arms Smuggling to TPNPB-OPM: Unmasking the Shadow Network of Illegal Weapons and Foreign Involvement in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanPapua has long been a land of beauty shadowed by conflict. Amid its towering mountains and vast rainforests lies a decades-long struggle between Indonesia’s security forces and separatist groups seeking …
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Public Enthusiasm Welcomes Kodam Mandala Trikora as Partner for Security and Development in Papua Selatan
by Senamanby SenamanThe usually quiet Mopah Airport turned into a stage of celebration. Drums echoed across the terminal, dancers in vibrant costumes performed traditional movements, and elders carried symbols of cultural pride. …
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From Separation to Solidarity: Former OPM Leaders in Maybrat Pledge Allegiance to Indonesia
by Senamanby SenamanIn the remote highlands and coastal plains of West Papua, a quiet but profound transformation is underway. On 8 September 2025, at Mefkanjim II Village, Ayamaru District, Maybrat Regency, Papua …
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The dense forests of Papua have long concealed untold natural riches, but in recent years they have also become the backdrop for illegal mining operations that threaten both the environment …
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Death in the Highlands: How OPM’s Brutality Exposes the Fragile Peace in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanAs the sun set behind the jagged hills of Yahukimo in Papua, a chilling silence gripped the community. Word spread quickly—a local Papuan man (circled in red in the picture …
