Indonesian Marines have arrested Zakarias Fatem, identified by Indonesian military authorities as the deputy commander of the armed group known as the West Papua National Liberation Army of the Free …
Politics & Security
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Politics & Security
459 Crime Cases Recorded during the 2026 Pekat Noken Operation in Papua Tengah
by Senamanby SenamanPapua Tengah (Central Papua) Regional Police have intensified efforts to tackle crime and public order disturbances through the 2026 Pekat Noken Operation, a 12-day campaign running from October 9 to …
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The killing of Arifudin, a man reported to have worked as a teacher in Yahukimo, has raised serious concerns about civilian safety and the protection of education services in Indonesia’s …
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Indonesia’s State Intelligence Agency (BIN) provided intelligence support for a joint military operation in Maybrat that reportedly killed three senior figures from the armed group identified by Indonesian authorities as …
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Papua Police have seized approximately 10 kilograms of dried marijuana during the opening day of Operation Sarang Narkoba in Jayapura while taking action against suspected substance abuse involving young people. …
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Politics & Security
Papua Illegal Arms Network: 17 Suspects Detained Since March 2026
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesian police have made significant progress in dismantling an alleged illegal firearms and ammunition network in Papua, detaining 17 suspects since March 2026 and advancing 13 of their cases to …
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The management of Papua’s special autonomy funds is back in the spotlight as Indonesia’s central government steps up coordination with all six provincial administrations to ensure that public money translates …
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The Indonesia National Armed Force (TNI) says a joint operation in Maybrat has dealt a significant blow to the armed group known as the West Papua National Liberation Army of …
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Papua is seeking to turn young people’s ideas into viable businesses by combining entrepreneurship education on university campuses with easier access to business licensing and a wider understanding of finance, …
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The Papua Tengah (Central Papua) government and provincial parliament have taken a significant step in strengthening their regional legal framework after they agreed on 10 non-budget regional regulations for 2026, …