Defense Minister Visits South Papua to Review Palm-Based Biodiesel Project
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited Boven Digoel in South Papua on Sunday (8/6/2025) to inspect the development of a palm oil-based biodiesel program. Learn more.
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National
National
BPJS Kesehatan Chief Ensures Equal Services for Timika Residents
State Health Insurance Agency President Director Ghufron Mukti said that residents of Timika, Central Papua, receive equitable healthcare services under the National Health Insurance scheme. Read more.
National
Defense, Finance Ministers Visit Papua in Bulletproof Vests
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati visited Kenyam District in Papua Mountains, wearing bulletproof vests while inspecting military posts in a high-risk conflict zone. Read more.
Criminal
Jayapura Police Foil Smuggling of 22 Kilograms of PNG Marijuana
The Jayapura City Sub-regional Police’s Narcotics Unit foiled attempts to smuggle 22 kilograms of marijuana from Papua New Guinea (PNG) between January and May 2025. Learn more.
Criminal
Bodies of Two KKB Victims Flown to Purwakarta for Burial
The bodies of two construction workers fatally shot by an armed criminal group (KKB) in Kuantapo Village, Asotipo District, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua, have been evacuated to Purwakarta, West Java. Read more.
National
Two Community Groups Clash Again in Mulia, Papua Amid Post-Election Tensions
Violence has flared again between two community groups in Mulia, the capital of Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua, following a disputed regional election. Read more.
Criminal
Egianus Kogoya’s Armed Group Suspected in Fatal Shooting of Two Construction Workers in Papua
Two construction workers were shot dead on Wednesday (4/6/2025) in Kwantapo Village, Jayawijaya, allegedly by the armed group led by Egianus Kogoya. Learn more,
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Police Release Greenpeace Activists Over Nickel Mine Protest in Jakarta
Three Greenpeace activists and a young Papuan woman have been released by the Grogol Petamburan Police after being briefly detained for protesting a nickel mine project in Raja Ampat during a mineral conference. Learn more.
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Biak Numfor Regent Invites Papuans to Unite Defending Indonesian Sovereignity
Biak Numfor Regent, Markus Oktovianus Mansnembra invited the Maluku community in Biak Numfor and Supiori Regencies to work together with the local government to maintain the unity and integrity of the Republic of Indonesia.
National
BNPB Confirms 15 Deaths in Arfak Flash Floods
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency confirmed that 15 bodies have been recovered following a flash flood that struck a traditional gold mining area in Kampung Jim, Arfak Mountains, West Papua. Read more.
National
19 Missing After Flash Floods and Landslides in Arfak Mountains
Nineteen residents remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck Catubouw District, Arfak Mountains Regency, West Papua. Learn more.
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Two Brimob Officers Fatally Shot by Unknown Gunmen in Papua
Two Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers were fatally shot by unidentified assailants in Mulia, the capital of Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua, on Thursday afternoon (15/5/2025). Learn more.
