The Paniai market fire has left 11 people dead, including six children, after flames swept through the densely built Bapouda market area in Paniai Timur, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), in …
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A joint operation between Indonesia’s National Armed Force (TNI) and Indonesia’s Police (Polri) has uncovered two cannabis cultivation sites containing 1,347 plants in the forested area of Kampung Siminbuk, Serambakon …
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Papua Special Autonomy funds are once again at the centre of attention as Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs pushes local governments across the Papua region to accelerate the administrative process …
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PIF Communiqué Affirms Indonesia’s Sovereignty in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe PIF communiqué on Papua released after the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, Palau, contains a significant detail that has received far less attention in some recent political narratives: …
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The campaign for Papua Utara (North Papua) is entering a new phase as Indigenous communities from Saireri and Mamta Tabi press Indonesia’s national legislature to advance the proposed province, presenting …
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The planned DPD Papua Task Force visit marks a new phase in Indonesia’s effort to address the complex security, humanitarian, and development challenges facing Papua. Beginning September 13, the special …
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Politics & Security
The Cartenz Taks Force Operation Leaves Four Dead in Yahukimo
by Senamanby SenamanThe Cartenz Task Force Operation in Yahukimo ended in a deadly exchange of fire on September 1, 2026, after a joint security team moved to intercept members of the Eden …
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1.49 Million Illegal Cigarettes Destroyed in Papua Selatan
by Senamanby SenamanIn Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), the destruction of 1.49 million illegal cigarettes has brought a major tobacco enforcement case to a close while highlighting a wider challenge for Indonesia: …
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Hengki Haryadi Takes Charge in Papua Barat Daya’s Regional Police Chief
by Senamanby SenamanThe appointment of Hengki Haryadi as Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) Police Chief marks a significant new chapter for one of Indonesia’s newest provinces. Known for a long career in …
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Politics & Security
Papua Special Autonomy Funds Face Push for Faster Distribution
by Senamanby SenamanFor communities across Papua, Papua Special Autonomy funds are not simply figures in a government budget. They are intended to finance services that people encounter in everyday life, from schools …
