The appointment of Sulastiana as Deputy Chief of the Papua Barat (West Papua) Regional Police marks an important moment in the evolving relationship between law enforcement and society in Indonesia’s …
Indonesian National Police
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Politics
Indonesia recruits 331 indigenous Papuans into the National Police in 2025
by Senamanby SenamanIn 2025, a significant but often understated milestone took place in Indonesia’s easternmost region. A total of 331 Indigenous Papuans (Orang Asli Papua, or OAP) were officially recruited as new …
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Social & Culture
From Papua to Bangkok: How Two Police Athletes Brought National Pride at the 2025 SEA Games
by Senamanby SenamanWhen two athletes from Papua stepped onto the podium at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok, Thailand, they were not only celebrating personal victories. They were carrying …
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Politics
Papua Tengah Police Reflect on 2025 Crime Control and Prepare for Security Challenges in 2026
by Senamanby SenamanAs 2025 came to a close, the Papua Tengah Regional Police, widely known as Polda Papua Tengah, stood at a critical crossroads. The year had tested the institution with rising …
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Politics
Papua’s Warm Embrace of Bhayangkara Anniversary: Trust in Polri Deepens on Its 79th Year
by Senamanby SenamanAs the Indonesian National Police (Polri) marked its 79th anniversary, an outpouring of appreciation and support came not only from Jakarta but also from one of the country’s most dynamic …