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Papuan Youth Encouraged to Become Pioneers of Unity and Reconciliation

The Communion of Churches in Papua (PGGP) together with the Communion of Indonesian Pentecostal Churches (PGPI) of Papua Province and the Indonesian Pastors Association (API) Papua held a Spiritual Revival Service (KKR).KKR · Papua Read Article

Dugi Telenggen, the Kkb Puncak Member Who Shot and Killed Police in Lanny Jaya, Was Arrested.

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The Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force together with the Lanny Jaya Police arrested one of the members of the Puncak Armed Criminal Group (KKB) named Dugi Telenggen alias Dugwi Kogoya.Papua · Papua Read Article

Confrontation Between Indonesian Army and Insurgents: 14 Dead in Papua Region

On Thursday, the Indonesian army announced that it had regained control of a village in the troubled Papuan region, following a gunfire and arrow clash that reportedly killed 14 separatist insurgents. The rebels disputed this version, claiming that only three of the dead were combatants, while nine villagers were reportedly killed by the troops. According to the military spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Iwan Dwi Prihartono, the fighting broke out o…Papua · Papua Read Article

Yahukimo Resident Allegedly Attacked by Armed Criminal Group Sympathizers Using an Axe, Neck Torn and Ribs Broken

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This incident occurred at the Pasar Baru Intersection, Jalan Sosial, Dekai, Yahukimo, Papua, on Wednesday (22/10) at 18.45 WIT.Papua · Papua Read Article

Ipb Student Who Died During Expedition in Papua Receives Bachelor of Agriculture Degree

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Before leaving for Papua, Anggit had already completed his thesis and was in his 9th semester.Papua · Papua Read Article

The Central Papua Regional Leadership Council of the Perindo Party Holds a Regional Coordination Meeting in Nabire

The Perindo Party's Central Papua Regional Leadership Council (DPW) held a Regional Coordination Meeting on Thursday (October 23, 2025), attended by the Central Executive Board (DPP), Regional Executive Board (DPW), and representatives from all Regional Executive Boards (DPD) across Central Papua. The Perindo Party's DPW...Nabire · Nabire Read Article

Armed Criminal Group Sympathizers Allegedly Attack Residents with Axes in Yahukimo

The Carstensz Peace Operations Task Force stated that Armed Criminal Group (KKB) sympathizers are suspected of attacking civilians with axes in Yahukimo, Papua's mountainous region. The task force...Papua · Papua Read Article

Csis: One Year Into Prabowo's Administration, Security Approach in Papua Still Not Significant

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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) research institute assesses that the security approach in Papua led by President Prabowo Subianto over the past year has not shown significant results.Papua · Papua Read Article

Dprp and Dprk Formed in Six Papuan Provinces, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs: Strengthen Synergy

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk confirmed that the formation of the DPRP and DPRK as a result of the appointment has been realized in the Papua region, namely six provinces and 42 districts/cities.Papua · Papua Read Article

Indonesia Bishop of Timika: 'Stop Killing in Papua. Dialogue and Defense of Life'

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It is the appeal launched to AsiaNews by Bishop Bernardus Bofitwos Baru and addressed to President Prabowo and the commander of the armed forces. Last week more than 15 people died in an army attack on the village of Soanggama in the hands of the separatists. A conflict fueled by the interests of investors and the exploitation of natural resources. The warning to priests: do not be afraid to denounce the armed wolves.Asia · Timika Read Article