The Jila hostage crisis in Mimika, Central Papua, remains unresolved, with seven civilians still being held by an armed group identifying itself with the TPNPB-OPM, according to a report published …
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Indonesia’s Pancasila Sanctity Day brought a renewed focus on national unity, civic responsibility and the values that underpin the country’s diverse society. Government institutions and police held commemorative ceremonies, while …
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Indonesia used its right of reply at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to challenge allegations concerning human rights in Papua raised by leaders from Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, while …
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The return of five former members of an armed group from Papua New Guinea (PNG), accompanied by their families and the surrender of three firearms, has renewed attention on Indonesia’s …
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Politics & Security
Civil Servants from Toraja Seek Transfer After the TPNPB OPM’s Killings in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanA growing number of immigrant civil servants in Papua, including from Toraja Utara (North Toraja) Regency, Sulawesi Selatan (South Sulawesi) Province, have reportedly requested transfers to their home region following …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Lawmakers’ Challenges Solomon Islands’ UN Speech on Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe Solomon Islands speech on Papua at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has prompted a sharp response from Indonesian lawmakers, reopening a sensitive debate over human rights, civilian security, …
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Four members of the armed group known as the West Papua National Liberation Army from the Free Papua Movement (TPNPB OPM) in Puncak Jaya, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), have surrendered …
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Politics & Security
The TPNPB OPM’s Terror Message Prompts Transfer Requests from 21 Civil Servants
by Senamanby SenamanThe Papua civil servants’ transfer request involving 21 employees from Rote Ndao has brought renewed attention to the consequences of the West Papua National Liberation Army from the Free Papua …
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Politics & Security
Papua Travel Budget Corruption Probe: Prosecutors Search DPR Office
by Senamanby SenamanProsecutors in Papua have searched the home of a former regional parliamentary secretary and the secretariat of the Papua People’s Representative Council (DPR Papua), stepping up an investigation into suspected …
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A routine inspection aboard KM Sinabung ship at Bitung Port, Sulawesi Utara (North Sulawesi), turned into a wildlife protection operation after quarantine officers discovered 17 snakes from Papua hidden inside …
