Politics

In a powerful yet peaceful demonstration that defied the often tense narratives of civil protest in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces, hundreds of students from the Cipayung Plus alliance in Jayapura took …

On 13 August 2025, a brutal event shattered the fragile calm in Papua Tengah: two police officers—Brigpol Muhammad Arif Maulana (34) and Bripda Nelson C. Runaki (26)—were ambushed and killed …

In the heart of Papua, where misty highlands meet coastal towns, and where traditions run deep and wounds of conflict still linger, a new voice is rising—not one of resistance, …

On the brink of Indonesia’s eastern border lies the province of Papua—a hotbed of stunning natural scenery and intricate political conflict. For decades, this land of towering highlands, lush rainforests, …

On August 20, 2025, the Papua Provincial General Elections Commission (KPU) officially confirmed the results of the re-voting (Pemilihan Suara Ulang, or PSU)—a repeat electoral process held in nine regencies …

Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day is more than a ceremonial milestone. It represents eight decades of resilience, struggle, and progress for a nation of over 270 million people. In Papua, where …

The morning sun in Sorong, Southwest Papua, was relentless on August 17, 2025. The air shimmered with heat rising from the ceremonial field, yet no one moved out of place. …

On the morning of August 17, 2025, as red-and-white flags fluttered across the skies of Papua and the sound of marching bands filled the air, the spirit of Indonesia’s 80th …

On August 17, 2025, Papua became a stage of unity, culture, and patriotism as communities across the region commemorated Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day. The celebrations stretched from Nabire to Sorong, …

On the vast, mountainous island of New Guinea, a border drawn during colonial times created two very different futures. To the east stands Papua New Guinea (PNG)—an independent country with …