The situation facing Papua Tengah (Central Papua) refugees has prompted a renewed humanitarian response from the Indonesian government, with the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) and the National Human Rights …
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The Papua Tengah (Central Papua) social assistance program is reaching some of the province’s most vulnerable residents as Indonesia prepares to mark its 81st Independence Day. On 8 August 2026, …
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The Papua Tengah (Central Papua) medical scholarships program is putting human resources at the center of the province’s healthcare strategy, with the provincial government allocating scholarships for 35 Indigenous Papuans, …
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The 666 years of Islam in Papua are being commemorated at RTH Park, Izak Telusa Street, Fakfak Regency, Papua Barat (West Papua) Province, on 8 August 2026, in a celebration …
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Indonesia and Japan Identify and Repatriate World War II Soldiers in Biak
by Senamanby SenamanA new chapter in Indonesia Japan World War II cooperation in Papua is unfolding as authorities from both countries work together to identify and repatriate the remains of 59 Japanese …
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More than 1,200 cultural artifacts originating from Papua have officially returned to Indonesia following a landmark repatriation process from the United States, representing one of the most significant recoveries of …
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Indonesia Improves Free Nutrition Meals Program After Papua Incident
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Program in Papua entered an intensive evaluation phase after a food poisoning incident on 6 August 2026 in Depapre District, Jayapura Regency, where the Papua Provincial …
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The latest tourism statistics offer another encouraging signal for Papua’s visitor economy. Papua tourism growth accelerated in June 2026, with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Papua reporting that international tourist …
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More than eighty years after fierce battles reshaped the Pacific during the Second World War, Papua World War II heritage continues to foster international cooperation rooted in humanitarian values and …
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Social & Culture
Papua Strengthens Climate Response During Prolonged Dry Season
by Senamanby SenamanThe Papua dry season has entered one of its most challenging periods as prolonged drought and recurring frost affect several highland areas, raising concerns over food security, agriculture, and community …
