Politics

In a landmark vote on September 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, a resolution …

In the predawn mist of Papua’s rugged highlands, an unexpected discovery jolted Indonesia’s security apparatus: four marijuana farms tucked deep within the forests of Oksibil District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency. The …

In the early hours of September 21, 2025, the people of Kampung Ulakin in the Kolf Braza District, Asmat Regency, were awakened not by the morning sun, but by the …

The regency of Yalimo, usually known for its serene mountains and close-knit communities, was recently thrust into the national spotlight after a local dispute escalated into riots. The spark came …

The political landscape surrounding Papua has taken a dramatic turn. Once touted as a united front for independence, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) and the Free Papua …

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 …

The 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 …

On 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 …

Port 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 …

When 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 …