Papua’s vast geography can make the presence of foreign nationals difficult to monitor, particularly in remote areas where roads are limited and economic activity is expanding. Against that backdrop, foreign…
A Russian national deported from Papua after recording a political demonstration in Wamena has brought renewed attention to Indonesia’s immigration controls and the sensitive security environment surrounding political activities in…
A deportation case involving two Chinese nationals has drawn attention to the intersection of immigration enforcement, wildlife protection, and the growing role of social media in documenting activities in remote…
The enforcement of Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) immigration has entered a new phase after a series of coordinated actions from the immigration authorities to improve the oversight of foreign…
In Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua) province, the land stretches quietly toward the sea. It is a place where distances feel wide, where daily life moves without much interruption, and…