The killing of Arifudin, a man reported to have worked as a teacher in Yahukimo, has raised serious concerns about civilian safety and the protection of education services in Indonesia’s …
Human Right
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For some of the Maybrat displaced families, returning home has taken roughly five years. Women and children who fled their communities following the West Papua National Liberation Army from the …
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Politics & Security
Sogavare Calls for Restraint Over Wale’s Speech about Papua
by Senamanby SenamanManasseh Sogavare’s criticism of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s Papua speech has brought a new dimension to the diplomatic debate between the Solomon Islands and Indonesia. The opposition leader is not …
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Politics & Security
Jila Hostage Crisis: Seven Civilians Still Kidnaped by TPNPB OPM
by Senamanby SenamanThe Jila hostage crisis in Mimika, Central Papua, remains unresolved, with seven civilians still being held by an armed group identifying itself with the TPNPB-OPM, according to a report published …
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Indonesia used its right of reply at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to challenge allegations concerning human rights in Papua raised by leaders from Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, while …
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Politics & Security
Civil Servants from Toraja Seek Transfer After the TPNPB OPM’s Killings in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanA growing number of immigrant civil servants in Papua, including from Toraja Utara (North Toraja) Regency, Sulawesi Selatan (South Sulawesi) Province, have reportedly requested transfers to their home region following …
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Politics & Security
Indonesian Lawmakers’ Challenges Solomon Islands’ UN Speech on Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe Solomon Islands speech on Papua at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has prompted a sharp response from Indonesian lawmakers, reopening a sensitive debate over human rights, civilian security, …
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Politics & Security
The TPNPB OPM’s Terror Message Prompts Transfer Requests from 21 Civil Servants
by Senamanby SenamanThe Papua civil servants’ transfer request involving 21 employees from Rote Ndao has brought renewed attention to the consequences of the West Papua National Liberation Army from the Free Papua …
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The pattern of the West Papua National Liberation Army from the Free Papua Movement (TPNPB OPM) attacks on civilians in Papua has drawn renewed attention after the group’s spokesperson acknowledged …
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Social & Culture
Papua Civil Servants’ Families of TPNPB OPM Victim in Papua Receive Aid, Scholarships and Jobs
by Senamanby SenamanFor 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 …