It happened without much noise. In Dekai, people were going about their routines when officers moved in. No sirens, no visible commotion. By the time word began to spread, two …
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Politics & Security
After Months on the Run, OPM Member Arrested in Mimika Over Civilian Killing
by Senamanby SenamanIt was late when the operation began, and by the time it ended, most people nearby had not even noticed. On early morning April 26, 2026, in a settlement known …
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Politics & Security
After 14 Years on the Run: Indonesian Forces Capture Notorious Papua Militant Linked to Attempted Attack on Tito Karnavian
by Senamanby SenamanIn the rugged highlands of Puncak Jaya, where narrow roads wind through steep valleys and information often travels slower than events themselves, a long pursuit has quietly come to an …
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Politics & Security
Breaking the Supply Chain: Arrest of Illegal Ammunition Providers Signals Intensified Effort to Curb Violence in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe route that goes into Sentani, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, doesn’t seem dangerous right away. It goes via small houses, little kiosks, and open terrain that leads to the lake. …
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Politics & Security
Wanted the TPNPB OPM Member, Hurbianus Mirip, Killed in Nabire Operation as Papua Struggles With Ongoing Violence
by Senamanby SenamanOn the morning of March 16, 2026, before most of Nabire had fully woken up, a group of security personnel moved quietly toward a hillside known locally as Bukit Signal, …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Security Forces Uncover Illegal Weapons Network Supplying TPNPB OPM in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe investigation that eventually revealed a network that was giving illegal guns to armed separatist groups in Papua did not start with one big event. Instead, it grew slowly over …
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Politics & Security
Security Concerns Rise in Papua as 200 Armed Group Members Operate in Yahukimo
by Senamanby SenamanThe daily sounds of life in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) Province, are full of tension in the rough mountains and thick jungles. Before dawn, villagers get up, farmers …
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Politics & Security
Armed Attack in Yahukimo Leaves Truck Driver Wounded as Papua Conflict Continues
by Senamanby SenamanThe road connecting Logpon to Dekai in Yahukimo Regency is often quiet in the afternoon. It cuts through dense forest and rolling hills, serving as a critical transport route for …
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Politics & Security
The Damai Cartenz Task Force and Its 2025 Efforts to Reduce Armed Threats in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThroughout 2025, Papua remained one of Indonesia’s most complex security environments, shaped by rugged geography, historical grievances, and the continued presence of Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) affiliated with the Free …
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Politics & Security
Papuan Unity in Action: Community Leaders Laud Satgas Damai Cartenz for Championing Peace, Security, and Hope
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Papua, where misty highlands meet coastal towns, and where traditions run deep and wounds of conflict still linger, a new voice is rising—not one of resistance, …