Understanding Papua Special Autonomy requires more than examining legal provisions or government policies. It also demands an appreciation of the broader geopolitical environment in which Papua continues to attract international…
Thousands of residents are gathering for Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Anniversary celebrations through sports, culture, entrepreneurship, and public entertainment as the province marks its fourth year as one of Indonesia’s…
On December 30-31, 1999, former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid arrived in Papua during one of the most sensitive moments in the province’s modern political history. At the time, distrust toward…
The debate surrounding the documentary film Pesta Babi intensified across Indonesia in May 2026 after plans for public screenings in several cities triggered political discussion, student debate, and security concerns…
The discussions inside the meeting hall in Timika stretched late into the evening on May 12, 2026. Officials moved in and out of conference rooms carrying documents, phones, and cups…
On the morning of May 12, 2026, the lobby of a hotel in Timika was bustling with activity. Governors arrived one after another, followed by regents, mayors, heads of regional…
Not long after clips from the documentary film “Pesta Babi (Pig Feast)” began circulating online again, discussions about it spread quickly in Papua and several regions in Indonesia. Some people…
From April 28 until 30, 2026, the room in Nabire was full, but the discussions did not feel rushed. People spoke, paused, and sometimes went back to the same point…
There were ceremonies, but what people seemed to pay attention to was the message behind them. On April 27, 2026, officials across Papua marked the 30th Regional Autonomy Day. The…
The latest data on poverty in Papua tells a story that is quietly shifting, though far from complete. Across several provinces on the island, including Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Papua…