The Baliem Festival shooting has become a major security concern in Jayawijaya Regency after two civilians were injured near the entrance of the 34th Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Walesi …
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Politics & Security
Shooting Disrupts Baliem Valley Festival in Papua Pegunungan
by Senamanby SenamanThe Baliem Valley Cultural Festival shooting on 8 August 2026, abruptly interrupted one of Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands)’s most important annual cultural events, after gunfire near the festival area in …
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Indonesian security authorities have prevented an alleged marijuana smuggling attempt in Papua after aviation security officers at Sentani International Airport intercepted 940 grams of dried cannabis concealed in the luggage …
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Indonesian police have dismantled an alleged illegal arms smuggling operation to Papua, preventing several firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from reaching their suspected destination. The operation, carried out …
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Politics & Security
OPM Calls on the People Not to Participate in the Indonesian Independence Commemoration
by Senamanby SenamanA statement attributed to West Papua Army (WPA) Supreme Commander Demianus Magai Yogi, calling on Papuans not to participate in Indonesia’s 17 August 2026 Independence Day celebrations have generated renewed …
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As digital communication becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, ensuring the accuracy of information has become an important public challenge. The issue is particularly relevant in Papua, where social media …
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Politics & Security
Barisan Merah Putih Calls for Peace and Stability in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn 3 August 2026, in Jayapura, a peaceful rally in Papua organized by Barisan Merah Putih (BMP) and led by Ali Kabiay brought together community members who voiced opposition to …
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Politics & Security
Five Road Construction Workers Killed by TPNPB OPM in Tolikara, Papua Pegunungan
by Senamanby SenamanThe killing of five road construction workers employed by PT Sutan Harauli Jaya (SHJ) during an attack at Kalinggime District Tolikara Regency, Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) province on 3 August …
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Politics & Security
TNI Recovers Third Civilian Victim in Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesian security forces have successfully recovered the body of Teina Alya, an Indigenous Papuan woman whose death has drawn renewed attention to the humanitarian impact of armed violence in Papua’s …
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Indonesia’s Papua food aid mission to the remote district of Agandugume has entered a critical phase as authorities work to deliver emergency food supplies to communities affected by prolonged extreme …
