TNI Soldier Killed by KKB in Search for Susi Air Pilot: Updates on Other Soldiers’ Conditions

Jakarta – TNI soldier Pratu Miftahul Arifin reportedly died under attack armed criminal group (KKB) in the search operation pilot Susi Air Capt Philip Mark Merthens in Nduga, Papua Mountains. Pratu Arifin fell 15 meters into a ravine after being shot. Head of the TNI Information Center (Kapuspen) Rear Admiral Julius Widjojono said the shooting … Read more

Asian One Caravan Plane Shot While Landing at Beoga Airport, Papua Middle

CNN Indonesia Friday, 14 Apr 2023 09:29 WIB Jakarta, CNNIndonesia — An Asian One Caravan type aircraft with flight code PK LTF was reportedly shot while trying to land at Beoga airport, Puncak Regency, Papua Middle. Quoting the Antara news agency, Danrem 173/PVB Brigadier General Sri Widodo confirmed this. He said the shooting hit the … Read more

TNI and Polri Arrest KKB Member and Confiscate Weapons in Papua’s Nduga Regency

Jakarta – TNI and Polri arrested KKB leader Egianus Kogoya’s men, with the initials YL, in Nduga Regency, Highlands Papua. Apart from arresting YL, the authorities also managed to confiscate thousands of rounds of ammunition. “Yes, it’s true that the joint team of the Indonesian National Police, Ops Damai Carstensz-2023, arrested 1 member of the … Read more

Director of PT Tabi Bangun Papua Charged with Bribery of Governor of Papua Lukas Enembe

Jakarta – Director of PT Tabi Bangun Papua, Rijatono who is also a bribe to the Governor of Papua Luke Enembe, underwent trial at the Central Jakarta District Court. Rijatono was charged with bribery Luke Enembe of IDR 35.4 billion, the majority of which was provided in the form of building and renovating Lukas Enembe’s … Read more

Indonesia should prioritize securing reelection to the UNHRC and demonstrating a commitment to enacting its recommendations, while addressing concerns about domestic human rights violations.

The Jakarta Post editorial board emphasized the importance of Indonesia’s reelection as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and its commitment to implementing the council’s recommendations. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stated in a speech at the UNHRC’s annual meeting in Geneva that the government needs to demonstrate its intention to contribute … Read more

Indonesia passes bill on amendments to electoral law to facilitate upcoming elections in four new regions of Papua.

The House of Representatives in Indonesia has passed a bill on the stipulation of government regulations in lieu of law (Perpu) Number 1 of 2022 concerning amendments to the Law Number 7 of 2017 on general elections. The Perpu was passed in response to the establishment of four new autonomous regions (DOB) of Papua – … Read more

TNI Commander Opts Non-Military Strategy to Release Susi Air Pilot.

Jakarta – TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono ensure that his party will put forward persuasive ways to implement law enforcement in Papua. Yudo doesn’t want people to fall victim to the military approach taken by the TNI. Admiral Yudo Margono initially spoke about the presence of TNI troops in Papua. He ensured that the existence … Read more

Police Detain 13 People Following the Riot in Wamena Papua

CNN Indonesia Saturday, 25 Feb 2023 17:15 WIB The National Police arrested 13 people following the riot that took place in Wamena, Jayawijaya Regency, Highlands Papua on Thursday (23/2). (BETWEEN PHOTOS/IWAN ADISAPUTRA) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Police detain 13 people from the tail unrest that happened in WamenaJayawijaya Regency, Papua Mountains on Thursday (23/2). The … Read more

9 Residents Killed, 7 People Due to Shots Due to Kidnapping Issues in Wamena

CNN Indonesia Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 21:49 WIB Illustration of chaos. (Istockphoto/FourOaks) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — The police reported that at least nine residents died shortly after the outbreak of child kidnapping issues in Sinakma, Jayawijaya Regency, Province Papua Mountains, Thursday (23/2). According to the Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Benny … Read more

Papuans armed with bows and arrows took a pilot from New Zealand hostage (photo, video)

World February 15, 2023 at 11:47 pm Photo: West Papua Liberation Army | Papuan rebels at the hijacked plane The separatists set the plane on fire and released five local passengers. The 37-year-old pilot from New Zealand was detained, but promised to be released if Papua gains independence from Indonesia. Rebels in Indonesia stormed the … Read more