As the clock counts down to August 6, 2025, Papua enters a critical phase of democratic rerun: the Re-vote (Pemungutan Suara Ulang, PSU) for the gubernatorial election. Ordered by the …
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Indonesia Captures OPM Militant Wanggol Sobolim: A Turning Point in Papua’s Fight Against Armed Separatists
by Senamanby SenamanIn a major breakthrough for Indonesia’s counter-insurgency efforts in Papua, security forces successfully apprehended Wanggol Sobolim (22 yo), a senior figure within the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement …
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Indonesia Upholds Law and Order with Aske Mabel’s 8 Year Prison Sentence
by Senamanby SenamanIn a resolute demonstration of its commitment to national unity and security, Indonesia’s Wamena District Court on July 22, 2025, sentenced Aske Mabel, a former Papuan police brigadier turned TPNPB-OPM …
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Under Siege: How Separatist Threats Jeopardize Peace and Local Leadership in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanA shadow of violence continues to loom over Papua as armed separatist groups escalate their campaign of terror and intimidation against local government officials and civilians who support the Republic …
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Reaching for Reconciliation: How Jayawijaya’s Government and Churches Unite to Heal Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a groundbreaking initiative that marries faith and governance, the local government of Jayawijaya in Papua is joining forces with 17 church denominations to address longstanding regional issues. As tensions …
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Kodam XVIII/Kasuari Announces 263 Indigenous Papuan Candidates Pass as TNI Tamtama Soldiers: A Historic Leap Forward
by Senamanby SenamanIn a landmark achievement for Papua’s indigenous youth, Regional Military Command (Kodam) XVIII/Kasuari proudly announced that 263 original Papua (OAP) candidates successfully passed the selection process to become TNI (Indonesian …
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Frans Kaisiepo: Papuan Patriot and Architect of Unity on Indonesia’s Rp 10,000 Note
by Senamanby SenamanOn 10 October 1921, in the remote village of Wardo on Biak Island, West Papua, a future national hero was born: Frans Kaisiepo. As the eldest of six children, he …
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Violence Escalates in Papua: Armed Separatists Kill Two Civilians in Puncak Jaya, TNI Soldier in Mimika
by Senamanby SenamanA string of deadly attacks carried out over the weekend by armed separatist militants has left three people dead across Papua, reigniting concerns over the intensifying security crisis in the …
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Indonesia Cracks Down on Firearms Smuggling in Papua: Coordinated Efforts Target OPM Supply Lines
by Senamanby SenamanIn a sweeping crackdown aimed at neutralizing separatist violence in Papua, Indonesian law enforcement and military units have intensified operations to dismantle illegal arms and ammunition supply chains believed to …
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TNI Operation Ends Campaign of Violence by OPM Leader Jeki Murib
by Senamanby SenamanA key figure in Papua’s separatist movement, Jeki Murib, was shot and killed by Indonesian military forces during a targeted operation in Central Papua, marking a significant development in the …
