In Manokwari, the departure of 210 participants on interfaith religious journeys from Papua Barat (West Papua) became more than a farewell ceremony. It was presented by the provincial government as…
Healthcare in Papua is often measured not only by the number of doctors and nurses available but also by something much more basic: whether a hospital has the equipment needed…
For the families of three agricultural officials killed in Papua Pegunungan, the loss of a parent has brought a difficult question that extends far beyond the immediate tragedy: how can…
The musamus in Papua Selatan (South Papua) is among the region’s most unusual natural attractions. Rising several metres above the ground, these giant termite mounds can resemble small towers or…
At first glance, Wasur National Park in Papua Selatan (South Papua) may appear to be a broad expanse of grassland and wetland stretching toward Indonesia’s eastern frontier. But closer inspection…
The people’s school in Papua programme is entering a new phase as Indonesia builds three permanent integrated schools in Kota Jayapura, Sarmi and Biak Numfor, a government investment designed to…
The Indonesian National Army Forces’ (TNI) community service in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) is taking shape through a series of practical programmes aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening village economies and…
The call for free education and free nutritious meals in Papua is gaining renewed attention as Papua Pegunungan’s (Highland Papua) Vice Governor Ones Pahabol asks the central government to place…
The Papua Tengah’s (Central Papua) conflict prevention strategy is taking a distinctly local turn. Instead of relying solely on government institutions, the provincial administration is placing eight major tribal leaders…
The Papua peace dialogue held in Jayapura on September 17 brought together religious leaders, academics, government representatives, customary figures and civil society groups around a message that was simple but…