Humanitarian approach in Papua

In the first half of 2026, Indonesia’s Joint Regional Defense Command III (Kogabwilhan III) has recorded impressive operational successes in Papua, demonstrating a security approach that combines law enforcement, border …

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin delivered an unusually personal message to Indonesian soldiers serving in Papua this week. He did not begin by talking about weapons, military operations, or combat …

Inside the parliamentary complex in Jakarta on Thursday evening, May 22, discussion about Papua no longer centered only on security reports or political tensions. Instead, lawmakers spoke increasingly about displaced …

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 …

In 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, …

In 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 …

In 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. …

On 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 …

In the highlands of Intan Jaya, where steep valleys cut through thick forests and villages cling to mountain ridges, stories of conflict have long been more common than stories of …

Indonesia is entering a new chapter in its long, complex journey to stabilize Papua. In a carefully calibrated message delivered during the 80th anniversary of the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) …