Prominent Papuan community and traditional leaders have voiced strong opposition to the commemoration of the July 1 anniversary claimed by the West Papua National Liberation Army–Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), rejecting …
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Beneath the grey clouds that hovered over the highlands of Sinak in Central Papua, three men were Amus Tabuni, Amute Tabuni and Anis Tabuni stepped forward. Each bore a heavy …
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Papua’s Warm Embrace of Bhayangkara Anniversary: Trust in Polri Deepens on Its 79th Year
by Senamanby SenamanAs the Indonesian National Police (Polri) marked its 79th anniversary, an outpouring of appreciation and support came not only from Jakarta but also from one of the country’s most dynamic …
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Religious Leaders in Papua: “Violence Is Not the Answer” — A Moral Appeal to the OPM
by Senamanby SenamanIn the face of escalating violence across Papua, local religious and community leaders have launched a unified moral appeal: the Free Papua Movement (OPM), also known locally as Armed Criminal …
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“Guardians of Peace”: How Satgas Damai Cartenz Uses Culture to Build Trust in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a land long marred by tension and mistrust, a unique approach to peacebuilding is quietly reshaping relationships between security forces and indigenous communities. Satgas Damai Cartenz 2025, a special …
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Terror in Papua: Separatist Attacks Intensify, Police Step Up Security to Protect Civilians
by Senamanby SenamanA new wave of violence has erupted in Papua, Indonesia, as armed separatist groups, commonly referred to by authorities as the Armed Criminal Group (Kelompok Kriminal Bersenjata or KKB), launched …
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“Jaga Desa” App: A New Digital Shield Against Village Fund Corruption in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a bold move to combat village-level corruption and strengthen good governance in Papua, the Indonesian government has introduced and begun widespread socialization of the “Jaga Desa” (Guard the Village) …
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OPM’s Deadly Attack in Yahukimo: A Grave Violation of International Humanitarian Law
by Senamanby SenamanA recent ambush in Yahukimo Regency, Papua, has left one Indonesian soldier and two civilians dead, allegedly at the hands of the Free Papua Organization (OPM). This attack underscores the …
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Internal Divisions within TPNPB-OPM Weaken Its Claim to Represent Papuan Aspirations
by Senamanby SenamanThe West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), a long-standing separatist organization that has been fighting for West Papuan independence from Indonesia since July 1, 1971, is grappling with …
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Guardians of Peace: Papuan Communities Stand Behind Damai Cartenz Task Force in Fight for Security
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Papua, where mountains rise over dense rainforests and rivers trace the history of a proud people, a struggle continues—not just for sovereignty or politics, but for …