Indonesian Navy personnel and forestry enforcement officers have intercepted 23 containers of merbau timber suspected of originating from illegal logging in Nabire, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), in a joint operation …
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The Indonesian Navy has foiled a suspected wildlife-smuggling attempt involving 21 black lories, one black-capped lory, and six Papua tiger orchids aboard the passenger ship KM Sinabung, in an operation …
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The inauguration of 11 members of the Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua) Provincial Legislative Council through Indonesia’s Special Autonomy mechanism marks an important step in strengthening Indigenous representation and completing the …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Security Operations Target TPNPB OPM Networks in Papua Tengah
by Senamanby SenamanTwo Indonesian security operations in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province have resulted in the arrest of a long-wanted suspect and the discovery of a concealed structure believed to have been …
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Indonesian police have arrested eight suspected drug dealers in Jayapura and seized approximately 20 kilograms of cannabis, 164.4 grams of methamphetamine and 53 bottles of alcoholic drinks in an operation …
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Indonesia’s Joint Regional Defence Command III (Kogabwilhan III) has reported the seizure of 79 weapons and 394 rounds of ammunition during security operations across Papua and surrounding areas in the …
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Politics & Security
Anton and Yesias Fatem Surrender as TNI Recovers Caracal Rifle
by adminby adminAnton Fatem and Yesias Fatem, two figures associated with the armed group known as the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), have surrendered to Indonesian National Armed Force …
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The investigation into an alleged illegal firearms and ammunition network in Papua has widened after Indonesian police detained two men in Jayapura, bringing the number of people involved in various …
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General Tandyo Budi Revita has placed Papua among the key priorities of his leadership as Indonesia’s new army chief, pledging that the Indonesian Army will support efforts to address security …
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Politics & Security
The Indonesia’s Customs Unveils 45 Drug Cases Worth Rp2.24 Billion in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe Indonesia’s Customs drug crackdown has resulted in 45 enforcement actions against narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursor chemicals between January and September 2026, with seized drugs estimated to be worth …
