Because there are long stretches of forest and steep terrain that often separate villages in the highlands of Puncak, news travels slowly. But when it does, it is very important. …
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It started with a quiet patrol in a part of Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua) Province on April 11, 2026, that few outsiders ever reach. The terrain is …
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Politics & Security
Dogiyai Papua Investigation: Indonesia Ensures Transparency
by Senamanby SenamanIn the aftermath of deadly violence in Dogiyai, which killed an officer and several civilians on March 31, 2026, Indonesia is moving quickly to contain tensions while reinforcing a clear …
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Politics & Security
Papua Police Leadership Change After Dogiyai Violence Signals Indonesia’s Push for Accountability and Transparency
by Senamanby SenamanIn Dogiyai, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, people do not measure events only by what happens in a single day. They measure them by what follows. But on March 31, …
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Politics & Security
Three Australians Detained in Papua: What the Merauke Case Reveals About Indonesia’s Border Rules
by Senamanby SenamanIn Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua) province, the land stretches quietly toward the sea. It is a place where distances feel wide, where daily life moves without much interruption, and …
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Politics & Security
Indonesia Sends Human Rights Team to Papua After Dogiyai Violence, Emphasizing Dialogue and Accountability
by Senamanby SenamanIn Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, news does not always arrive quickly. The roads are long, the terrain uneven, and communication often depends on word of mouth as …
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Politics & Security
Choosing Dialogue Over Force: How Indonesia Secured the Peaceful Surrender of Five Suspects in Papua’s Tambrauw
by Senamanby SenamanIn the dense, forested interior of Tambrauw Regency, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) Province distance is measured not just in kilometers but in effort. Villages are separated by rough terrain. …
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Politics & Security
After 14 Years on the Run: Indonesian Forces Capture Notorious Papua Militant Linked to Attempted Attack on Tito Karnavian
by Senamanby SenamanIn the rugged highlands of Puncak Jaya, where narrow roads wind through steep valleys and information often travels slower than events themselves, a long pursuit has quietly come to an …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Police Commit to Transparent Investigation After Deadly Dogiyai Incident in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn March 31, 2026, what began as an isolated incident in Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, quickly escalated into one of the most serious episodes of violence in …
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Politics & Security
Guarding Billions, Protecting Trust: How Indonesia’s Attorney General Is Overseeing Strategic Projects in Papua to Fight Corruption
by Senamanby SenamanThe figures look good on paper. Thirty-eight projects for strategic development. About Rp 3.7 trillion in total value. Roads, buildings, and initiatives that are aimed to make life better for …
