For many communities across Papua, 2025 will be remembered not by celebrations or development milestones, but by funerals, fear, and unanswered questions. Throughout the year, acts of violence linked to…
In 2025, a significant but often understated milestone took place in Indonesia’s easternmost region. A total of 331 Indigenous Papuans (Orang Asli Papua, or OAP) were officially recruited as new…
As 2025 came to a close, the Papua Tengah Regional Police, widely known as Polda Papua Tengah, stood at a critical crossroads. The year had tested the institution with rising…
Eleven new members appointed to the Papua Provincial Regional House of Representatives marked a significant moment in the province’s ongoing effort to strengthen Indigenous political representation. Sworn in through the…
The formal transfer of assets worth Rp329 billion from the Papua Provincial Government to the Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) Provincial Government is more than a bureaucratic procedure. It represents a…
Indonesia is entering a rare and meaningful chapter in its diplomatic history. In late 2025, the country was officially proposed by the Asia-Pacific Group as the sole candidate for President…
Christmas night in Papua is usually marked by prayer, family gatherings, and a rare sense of calm in a region that often lives with uncertainty. In Dekai District, the capital…
Throughout 2025, Papua remained one of Indonesia’s most complex security environments, shaped by rugged geography, historical grievances, and the continued presence of Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) affiliated with the Free…
On 16 December 2025, Port Moresby became the setting for an important diplomatic milestone between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Officials from both countries gathered for the 39th meeting of…
The appointment of Brigadier General of Police Dr. Sulastiana as Deputy Chief of the Papua Barat (West Papua) Regional Police marked a significant moment not only within the Indonesian National…