Politics & Security

A knife attack against a government employee in Ilaga, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), has taken on a wider security dimension after the spokesperson of the TPNPB-OPM, Sebby Sambom, publicly claimed …

Three individuals identified by Indonesian authorities as members of the TPNPB-OPM’s Aikum Battalion have been detained by Indonesian military personnel in Maybrat, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua), in an operation …

For children who have spent years in isolated forest areas, an ordinary visit to a shopping centre can become an unfamiliar experience. Escalators, brightly lit shops, colourful displays and the …

Papua Customs recorded 149 enforcement actions against illegal excisable goods between January and September 2026, preventing an estimated Rp2.13 billion in potential state revenue losses. The operations resulted in the …

The Indonesian government’s efforts to protect its citizens overseas have entered a new phase following the rescue of dozens of Indonesians allegedly exploited by an online scam network in Papua …

A stabbing attack against a civil servant in Ilaga has prompted a police investigation into possible involvement by members of an armed criminal group, raising fresh concerns about public safety …

Operation Sikat Noken II 2026 has resulted in the seizure of 11 motorbikes, two sharp weapons, and an illegal liquor bottle of locally produced alcoholic drink during a nighttime security …

In Nabire, Barisan Merah Putih (BMP) of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) joined Indigenous leaders in declaring their commitment to national solidarity ahead of the country’s 98th Youth Pledge Day, with …

A police operation in Jayapura has resulted in the seizure of 25 motorcycles suspected of being connected to an organised vehicle theft network, which is an important step in efforts …

Nearly a century before social media made national conversations instantaneous, three young Papuans were reported to have taken part in one of the defining moments of Indonesia’s national awakening. Their …