For many Papuans the Second World War is a chapter in the history books. But in some parts of the region, its legacy is still emerging from the ground. The …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Security Officers Removes Hidden World War II Threats in Biak
by Senamanby SenamanPeople living in Biak sometimes joke that history here refuses to stay quiet. Old bunkers still stand. Rusting military structures remain scattered near forests. Children grow up hearing stories about …
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Politics & Security
Biak Bomb Tragedy Revives World War II Memories in Papua and Pacific
by Senamanby SenamanOn May 31, 2026, at 02.45 PM local time, the explosion’s intensity echoed far beyond the neighborhood. People rushed outside houses. Some thought a fuel storage tank had exploded. Others …
