Politics

In the dense, forested interior of Tambrauw Regency, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) Province distance is measured not just in kilometers but in effort. Villages are separated by rough terrain. …

In the rugged highlands of Puncak Jaya, where narrow roads wind through steep valleys and information often travels slower than events themselves, a long pursuit has quietly come to an …

On March 31, 2026, what began as an isolated incident in Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, quickly escalated into one of the most serious episodes of violence in …

The figures look good on paper. Thirty-eight projects for strategic development. About Rp 3.7 trillion in total value. Roads, buildings, and initiatives that are aimed to make life better for …

In Maybrat, the air is usually calm in the morning, with only the noises of animals and people working far away breaking the silence. But on March 22, 2026, shooting …

The route that goes into Sentani, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, doesn’t seem dangerous right away. It goes via small houses, little kiosks, and open terrain that leads to the lake. …

On March 28, 2026, in District Sinak, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, a small gathering took place that did not look extraordinary at first glance. There were no …

Motorbikes weave through traffic near Abepura, Jayapura City, Papua. Small kiosks open early, selling coffee, instant noodles, and cigarettes. At the harbor, boats come and go, carrying people and goods …

If you walk long enough through the forest near Kampung (Village) Topo, the sounds begin to blur together. Leaves brushing against each other. Distant birds. The occasional crack of a …

In the morning, Maybrat Regency, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) province usually goes quiet early. There are no bright city lights here, no late traffic, and no constant hum of …