Politics

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 …