For years, Hitadipa was better known for the security challenges surrounding it than for the prospects of ordinary village life. On 18 August 2026, that image was given a new …
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A routine maritime patrol in Papua’s Skouw Sae waters turned into a significant border security operation on August 18, when personnel from the Indonesian Navy’s Skouw Sae Post under Naval …
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Nine women have been reported abducted in Kampung Pasir, Jila District, Mimika Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, following an armed clash in the remote district on 17 August, according …
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In Timika Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, Indonesia’s human rights minister Natalius Pigai delivered a message that combined politics, welfare and human rights: Papua should demand better welfare from …
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Politics & Security
TPNPB OPM’s Terror in Papua Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
by Senamanby SenamanTerrors of the West Papua National Liberation Army from the Free Papua Movement (TPNPB OPM) in Papua have again come under scrutiny after a firefight in Jila District, Mimika Regency, …
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In Nabire, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day carried a message that went beyond the ceremonial raising of the national flag. Natalius Pigai in Papua Tengah used …
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A security dispute in Papua has taken a new turn after Maybrat shooting claims involving three civilians prompted the Indonesian military to issue a public clarification. Kodam XVIII/Kasuari, the Indonesian …
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In a region where air transport is essential for connecting communities separated by mountains, forests, and long distances, Sentani Airport cannabis smuggling has become an increasingly important security concern. On …
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The relationship between Indonesia and the Solomon Islands is entering a more constructive chapter, marked by the arrival of Indonesia’s new ambassador and renewed emphasis on practical bilateral cooperation. On …
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On 15 August 1962, Indonesia and the Netherlands signed an agreement at United Nations headquarters in New York that established a United Nations-supervised transition for West New Guinea, now known …
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