What began as a discussion around an independent film quickly evolved into a wider political conversation about Papua, freedom of expression, and the role of the Indonesian state. Over the …
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The Papua clash investigation did not begin in a courtroom. It began in the aftermath of confusion, fear, and unanswered questions in the highlands of Puncak. On April 14, 2026, …
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In Kampung (Village) Tirineri, Sinak District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, people are used to living carefully. Movement is often measured. News travels by word of mouth. When …
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In the aftermath of deadly violence in Dogiyai, which killed an officer and several civilians on March 31, 2026, Indonesia is moving quickly to contain tensions while reinforcing a clear …
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Papua Police Leadership Change After Dogiyai Violence Signals Indonesia’s Push for Accountability and Transparency
by Senamanby SenamanIn Dogiyai, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, people do not measure events only by what happens in a single day. They measure them by what follows. But on March 31, …
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Indonesia Sends Human Rights Team to Papua After Dogiyai Violence, Emphasizing Dialogue and Accountability
by Senamanby SenamanIn Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, news does not always arrive quickly. The roads are long, the terrain uneven, and communication often depends on word of mouth as …
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Choosing Dialogue Over Force: How Indonesia Secured the Peaceful Surrender of Five Suspects in Papua’s Tambrauw
by Senamanby SenamanIn the dense, forested interior of Tambrauw Regency, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) Province distance is measured not just in kilometers but in effort. Villages are separated by rough terrain. …
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Indonesian Police Commit to Transparent Investigation After Deadly Dogiyai Incident in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn March 31, 2026, what began as an isolated incident in Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, quickly escalated into one of the most serious episodes of violence in …
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Building Human Rights Awareness in Papua: Natalius Pigai’s Educational Push with University and Local Government
by Senamanby SenamanIn mid-January 2026, Papua became the focus of a significant national conversation on human rights as Indonesia’s Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai, intensified efforts to build awareness through education …
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Indonesia’s UN Human Rights Council Presidency and the Reality of Human Rights in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn 8 January 2026, Indonesia reached a historic milestone on the international stage when it assumed the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a role that carries both …