Papua Hajj 2026 Send-Off Feels Personal in Sorong
Just before the buses moved, there was a brief pause. On May 4, 2026, in Sorong, families stood close, some talking softly, others choosing not to say much at all.…
Just before the buses moved, there was a brief pause. On May 4, 2026, in Sorong, families stood close, some talking softly, others choosing not to say much at all.…
On May 2, 2026, in a school yard in Mimika, students stood in lines that were not perfectly straight. Some adjusted their uniforms. Others glanced at their teachers, waiting for…
On May 2, 2026, in Jayapura, families stood close, not saying much. Some pilgrims looked calm, others a little anxious. Bags were checked again; small conversations faded in and out.…
On May 1, there were no loud rallies or tense standoffs in Papua. Instead, the Papua May Day 2026 felt quieter. In some places, workers gathered for a morning walk.…
Papua’s Tuberculosis (TB) control efforts are entering a critical phase with Indonesia aiming to tackle one of the country’s most intractable public health challenges in its easternmost region. Once overshadowed…
The room did not feel like a formal diplomatic event. People moved around slowly, stopping at displays, listening, and watching. In a corner, music started before most realized it. The…
Malaria is an issue that extends beyond the walls of clinics in Mimika, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province. It’s part of everyday life, as reflected in days missed at work,…
On April 23-24, 2026, people had already gathered along the shoreline in Nabire. Some came for the race. Others just wanted to watch. Children moved closer to the water, adults…
In Papua, Kartini Day (April 21) does not always feel like a celebration. For many women, it is something quieter. A moment to think about how life actually unfolds, not…
In many parts of Papua, a language can belong to just one valley, sometimes even one village. It is spoken at home, in small gatherings, and passed down without being…