On the morning of May 16, 2026, the streets around several neighborhoods in Wamena were noticeably quieter than usual. Market activity slowed. Small kiosks remained half-closed. Families gathered near temporary…
The operation began quietly in the forests of Pegunungan Bintang after Indonesian security forces received reports from local residents about suspicious farming activity hidden deep in mountainous terrain. When soldiers…
The debate surrounding the documentary film Pesta Babi intensified across Indonesia in May 2026 after plans for public screenings in several cities triggered political discussion, student debate, and security concerns…
The soldiers moved quietly through thick forest in the mountains of Pegunungan Bintang on May 7, 2026, following intelligence reports about armed separatist activity in the area. Rain had fallen…
On May 4, 2026, the boat left early, long before the sun fully rose above the forests surrounding Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highland) Province. Like many cargo boats traveling toward…
Not long after clips from the documentary film “Pesta Babi (Pig Feast)” began circulating online again, discussions about it spread quickly in Papua and several regions in Indonesia. Some people…
The roar of excavators and the rush for gold have become familiar scenes in several remote parts of Papua Tengah (Centrral Papua) Province. But for many local residents, the growing…
It happened without much noise. In Dekai, people were going about their routines when officers moved in. No sirens, no visible commotion. By the time word began to spread, two…
On May 1, 2026, at the crossing in Skouw, Jayapura, most days pass without much tension. People move back and forth, some carrying goods, others visiting relatives across the border.…
People in Papua who know Abdul Halim tend to pause before explaining who he is. Some call him “Brother Yan (Bang Yan)”. Others prefer “Ayah Papua (Father of Papua).” The…