A security dispute in Papua has taken a new turn after Maybrat shooting claims involving three civilians prompted the Indonesian military to issue a public clarification. Kodam XVIII/Kasuari, the Indonesian …
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In a region where air transport is essential for connecting communities separated by mountains, forests, and long distances, Sentani Airport cannabis smuggling has become an increasingly important security concern. On …
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The relationship between Indonesia and the Solomon Islands is entering a more constructive chapter, marked by the arrival of Indonesia’s new ambassador and renewed emphasis on practical bilateral cooperation. On …
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On 15 August 1962, Indonesia and the Netherlands signed an agreement at United Nations headquarters in New York that established a United Nations-supervised transition for West New Guinea, now known …
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Politics & Security
TPNPB OPM Threatens Indonesia’s Independence Day Commemoration in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanAs Indonesia prepares to celebrate its 81st Independence Day on 17 August, a series of statements from figures associated with Papua’s armed separatist movement has raised security concerns, particularly in …
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Indonesia’s Independence Day 2026 celebrations are beginning to take visible shape in Jayapura, where the Papua provincial government has distributed 2,000 red and white flags to residents ahead of Indonesia’s …
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Politics & Security
TPNPB OPM Claims Baliem Festival Shooting in Jayawijaya, Papua Pegunungan
by Senamanby SenamanThe 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 …
