Indonesia Papua peace initiative

The humanist approach in Papua is emerging as a central element of the Indonesian government’s strategy for managing security and social challenges in the country’s easternmost region, with President Prabowo …

The Papua Tengah’s (Central Papua) conflict prevention strategy is taking a distinctly local turn. Instead of relying solely on government institutions, the provincial administration is placing eight major tribal leaders …

The latest Papua civilian killings have triggered growing concern inside Indonesia’s parliament, with the House of Representatives (DPR RI) calling for stronger preventive measures by the TNI and Polri, while …

A fresh wave of violence in Papua has put civilian safety back at the centre of the conflict, after several people were killed or taken hostage in incidents attributed in …

The celebration of a university graduation in Jakarta took an unexpected turn on September 13 when newly graduated students of Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta used the occasion to …

Jusuf Kalla’s call for a more dialogical approach to the Papua conflict comes at a moment when renewed violence has again placed civilian safety and the future of development in …

The planned DPD Papua Task Force visit marks a new phase in Indonesia’s effort to address the complex security, humanitarian, and development challenges facing Papua. Beginning September 13, the special …

For years, Hitadipa was better known for the security challenges surrounding it than for the prospects of ordinary village life. On 18 August 2026, that image was given a new …

On 3 August 2026, in Jayapura, a peaceful rally in Papua organized by Barisan Merah Putih (BMP) and led by Ali Kabiay brought together community members who voiced opposition to …

The Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) of Indonesia has established a Special Committee on Papua as part of a larger parliamentary initiative to address longstanding issues across the country’s easternmost …