Papua.
province of Indonesia
- Reports this week
- 3
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 535
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The region is seeking to optimize the use of swamp land, involving key entities including Indonesia, Papua, and Kalimantan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Indonesian government grants a palm oil concession in Papua.Some support1 report
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Solomon Islands and Vanuatu urged Indonesia to allow human rights assessment while intense military operations continued in West Papua.Some support1 report
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Transition projects are underway, spanning from Gorontalo in Sulawesi to Merauke in Papua.Some support1 report
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The Prime Minister called for a UN Human Rights visit to Papua.Some support1 report
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Longtail boat trips are running out of Chiang Rai, connecting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia, which is located off the tip of Papua.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Monitor documents armed clashes and displacement in Papua, while an analyst examines the cycle of violence.Some support1 report
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Papua seeks political recognition and membership while facing claims of forced integration and military supremacy from Indonesia.Some support1 report3 developments inside
One to three months ago
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The article notes the shared administrative history between New Guinea and Papua.Some support2 reports
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The district of Wamena is located within the province of Papua.Some support1 report
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AMA faces an attack in the Papua region, leading to civilian deaths in Intan Jaya and prompting a ministerial response.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Police deployed from Timika to Jayawijaya, a regency in Papua, to address suspected attacks originating from the Nduga area.Some support1 report
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Local products are aiming for national market expansion in Indonesia, while mentorship projects run from Surabaya to Manokwari in West Papua.Some support1 report
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Dudung Abdurachman addressed the ongoing conflict in Papua.Some support1 report
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Pledge ceremonies were held in Indonesia involving Papua.Some support1 report
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Central is a co-host of the Papua LNG project, with Rufina Peter representing Central's negotiating position.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions have led to reduced river levels in Papua.Some support1 report
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Leaders considered political developments in West Papua on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Indonesia reports administrative updates regarding provinces like Papua and North Maluku, alongside nutrition program developments.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Economic disparities are highlighted across Indonesian regions, showing Jakarta's GRDP outpaces NTT's, while Central Papua contracts and Aceh lags due to issues like poverty and uneven resource benefits.Some support1 report
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Intensified efforts by the National Disaster Management Agency to extinguish forest and land fires in Papua.Some support1 report
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Prabowo administration escalates military deployment in West Papua, a province of Indonesia.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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PSN development projects in West Papua are criticized for prioritizing majority needs over local communities, with military protection from Jakarta.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Unrest has broken out in Puncak Regency of Central Papua, while tensions are also reported in Banda Aceh.Some support1 report
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Education program targets and fiscal policy impacts were announced for the West Papua region.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Food estate projects in Papua are supporting feedstock production, with geopolitical conflicts serving as a lesson for resource management.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A complex situation involving agricultural development, climate impacts of El Niño, and geopolitical issues in Micronesia unfolds across Indonesia, Papua, and various island territories.Some support1 report
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James Marape traveled to a province of Papua to discuss leading government strategies for oil and gas resource projects.Some support2 reports
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Prabowo Subianto mandated a strategic initiative focused on regional development in Papua.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Priority region for stunting reduction efforts in Papua and Nias, leading to the expansion of the Free Nutritious Meals program.Some support1 report
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Papua is a province of Indonesia and is currently facing various governance issues.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The Indonesian government plans to develop KNMP in the Papua region.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Freeport Indonesia operates the Grasberg Block Cave mine, which is located in the region of Papua, within Indonesia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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AMA aircraft was destroyed in Papua, prompting military deployment to restore air access in targeted districts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A long-running violent conflict escalated in the highlands regencies, with allegations that AMA was used to transport the Indonesian military.Some support3 reports
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Java, Papua, and Maluku are recognized as key biodiversity regions within the geographical boundaries of Indonesia.Some support1 report
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Joe Collins commented on the ongoing Papuan conflict, referencing a massacre and Indonesian military operations in West Papua.Some support1 report
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A cyclone vortex center was detected north of Papua Island, posing potential risks to surrounding provinces and islands.Some support1 report
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Military command is located in West Papua, supporting reconciliation and accelerated development agenda.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Resource extraction is driving conflict and displacement involving Papua, the Philippines, and Myanmar.Some support1 report
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Attack by armed separatist groups occurred in the regency of Yahukimo, Papua, on September 3, 2012.Some support1 report
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An AMA company pilot was involved in a flight incident while operating in the Papua region of Indonesia, prompting a call for resolution.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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AMA airline operator delivers food, fuel, and mail to villages in Papua, while a video comparison mentions Walmart in Atlanta.Some support1 report
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Indonesia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Yvonne Mewengkang, pledged to work with Washington on an investigation concerning Papua.Some support1 report
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Amran made remarks in Jakarta regarding the future of Papua and agricultural development, including support for sweet potato cultivation.Some support1 report
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Insurgency targets foreign pilots in the region where AMA operates in Papua.Some support1 report
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Benny Wenda, based in the Netherlands, is allegedly being targeted by Indonesian interests using AI footage on Instagram regarding the region of Papua.Some support3 reports
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Leaders held prayers in West Papua, a province of Indonesia, on May 28, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A minister discussed housing priorities in Papua province after being tasked by the President with the housing program.Some support1 report
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Klaus Thymann documents the decline of glaciers on Puncak Jaya, located in West Papua, Indonesia.Well supported3 reports
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Around Papua this week
News at the entities that move Papua most-
Prabowo Subianto OperationalPrabowo seeks to boost economic growth by leveraging policies of Bank Indonesia.Moves Papua
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Indonesia StructuralIndonesian Coordinating Minister Dudung Abdurachman co-chaired a Sub-Regional Meeting focused on regional cooperation.Moves Papua
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Indonesian Air Force OperationalThe Indonesian Air Force conducted an operational readiness drill, testing jet landings on a toll road.Moves Papua
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United Nations OperationalIreland is leading the push to end the Triple Lock on foreign policy and seeks to abolish the requirement for UN approval regarding foreign action.Moves Papua
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Papua New Guinea StructuralXi Jinping conducted multiple high-profile activities on October 23, including forums in Paris, PNG, and Xiong'an New Area.Moves Papua
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Pacific Islands Forum OperationalIsrael joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, leading to political commentary from NZ Labour.Moves Papua
Connections
The 40 strongest of 535, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Yahukimo Structural
Yahukimo is formally defined as a regency/district within the larger geopolitical entity of Papua.
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Depapre Structural
Depapre is a district within the administrative boundaries of Papua province.
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Indonesia Structural
Papua is a formally recognized province of Indonesia, subject to national governance and ongoing separatist conflict.
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Prabowo Subianto Operational
Prabowo Subianto actively directs policy, military deployment, and development initiatives concerning the complex issues within Papua.
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Highland Papua Structural
Highland Papua is formally defined as a province within Papua.
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Jayawijaya Structural
A is a specific administrative unit (regency) that is geographically and politically contained within the larger entity B.
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PSN Operational
PSN operates as a national strategic project in Papua, causing tension regarding the prioritization of majority needs over local communities.
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Jakarta Structural
Jakarta serves as the administrative and international hub where issues originating in the province of Papua are discussed and managed, while the province monitors the capital's strategic shifts.
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Indonesian Air Force Operational
Indonesian Air Force is currently deployed and operating within Papua to restore air access.
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United Nations Operational
The United Nations actively tracks and seeks access to Papua to monitor human rights and facilitate political dialogue regarding its status.
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South Papua Structural
South Papua is a formal administrative province within the broader Papua region.
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Singapore Shared context
Singapore's international flights are affected by regional haze originating from fires in the surrounding area.
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Hipolitus Wangge Shared context
Hipolitus Wangge provides expert commentary and analysis regarding the issues of Papua, including violence and IDP crises.
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Papua New Guinea Structural
Papua is an administrative province within the larger political entity of Papua New Guinea, hosting economic activity and population.
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Amran Shared context
Amran is involved in shared goals regarding the development and future of the region of Papua.
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Raja Ampat Shared context
Raja Ampat is geographically located within the region of Papua.
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Human Rights Monitor Shared context
The Human Rights Monitor documents and tracks armed clashes and military operations occurring within the region of Papua.
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Freeport Indonesia Shared context
Freeport Indonesia's Grasberg complex is located within the administrative boundaries of the Papua province.
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Riyanto Shared context
Riyanto was leading an operation within the geographical and political context of Papua.
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Manokwari Shared context
Manokwari is geographically located within the larger political and geographical context of Papua, specifically West Papua.
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation Shared context
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation operates and reports on flight incidents within the geographical region of Papua.
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Central Sulawesi Shared context
Both Central Sulawesi and Papua are characterized by high poverty despite economic growth.
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North Maluku Shared context
The two regions share a high-risk environmental context due to forecasted high-risk waves.
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Dudung Abdurachman Shared context
A specific individual operates within the geographic and political context of the region of Papua.
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Myanmar Mentioned together
Papua and Myanmar are thematically linked as regions where resource extraction attracts corporations and states.
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Joe Collins Mentioned together
Joe Collins provided commentary regarding the ongoing conflict in Papua.
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Pacific Islands Forum Operational
The Pacific Islands Forum is expected to assess human rights concerns in West Papua.
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National Disaster Management Agency Shared context
The national disaster management agency applies its strategies within the local conditions of Papua.
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Puncak Jaya Shared context
Puncak Jaya is geographically situated within the boundaries of the province of Papua.
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Central Operational
Central is involved as a co-host in the Papua LNG project.
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Kalimantan Shared context
Kalimantan and Papua are reported together as regions affected by circulating peatland wildfires and hazardous haze.
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Tito Shared context
Tito operates as a government official within the geopolitical boundaries of Papua.
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Lukman Shared context
Lukman, via the Ministry, coordinates flight safety within the geographical context of Papua.
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Nduga Shared context
Nduga is a specific district located within the larger geographic entity of Papua.
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Lucky Avianto Shared context
Lucky Avianto operates as a commander overseeing regional military operations within the context of Papua.
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Intan Jaya Shared context
Intan Jaya is a district located within the region of Papua.
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Sudaryono Shared context
Sudaryono is associated with stunting reduction efforts within the region of Papua.
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Melanesian Spearhead Group Shared context
The Melanesian Spearhead Group focuses on the human rights situation within the region of Papua.
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Grasberg Shared context
The Grasberg mining complex is geographically situated within the borders of Papua.
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Franciscans International Operational
Franciscans International has delivered statements regarding the human rights situation in Papua.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Indonesian regulators are advocating for the even distribution of data center development across the country.
- Religious and international organizations delivered statements on human rights and co-organized a climate finance side event in Papua.
- The region is seeking to optimize the use of swamp land, involving key entities including Indonesia, Papua, and Kalimantan.
- The Indonesian government grants a palm oil concession in Papua.
- Solomon Islands and Vanuatu urged Indonesia to allow human rights assessment while intense military operations continued in West Papua.
- Transition projects are underway, spanning from Gorontalo in Sulawesi to Merauke in Papua.
- The Prime Minister called for a UN Human Rights visit to Papua.
- Longtail boat trips are running out of Chiang Rai, connecting to Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia, which is located off the tip of Papua.
September 2026
10 events- Human Rights Monitor documents armed clashes and displacement in Papua, while an analyst examines the cycle of violence.
- The district of Wamena is located within the province of Papua.
- Police deployed from Timika to Jayawijaya, a regency in Papua, to address suspected attacks originating from the Nduga area.
- Local products are aiming for national market expansion in Indonesia, while mentorship projects run from Surabaya to Manokwari in West Papua.
- Dudung Abdurachman addressed the ongoing conflict in Papua.
- Pledge ceremonies were held in Indonesia involving Papua.
- Central is a co-host of the Papua LNG project, with Rufina Peter representing Central's negotiating position.
- Drought conditions have led to reduced river levels in Papua.
- Leaders considered political developments in West Papua on September 1, 2026.
- Economic disparities are highlighted across Indonesian regions, showing Jakarta's GRDP outpaces NTT's, while Central Papua contracts and Aceh lags due to issues like poverty and uneven resource benefits.
August 2026
7 events- The article notes the shared administrative history between New Guinea and Papua.
- Indonesia reports administrative updates regarding provinces like Papua and North Maluku, alongside nutrition program developments.
- Intensified efforts by the National Disaster Management Agency to extinguish forest and land fires in Papua.
- Unrest has broken out in Puncak Regency of Central Papua, while tensions are also reported in Banda Aceh.
- Food estate projects in Papua are supporting feedstock production, with geopolitical conflicts serving as a lesson for resource management.
- A complex situation involving agricultural development, climate impacts of El Niño, and geopolitical issues in Micronesia unfolds across Indonesia, Papua, and various island territories.
- Priority region for stunting reduction efforts in Papua and Nias, leading to the expansion of the Free Nutritious Meals program.
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July 2026
18 events- Papua seeks political recognition and membership while facing claims of forced integration and military supremacy from Indonesia.
- AMA faces an attack in the Papua region, leading to civilian deaths in Intan Jaya and prompting a ministerial response.
- Prabowo administration escalates military deployment in West Papua, a province of Indonesia.
- PSN development projects in West Papua are criticized for prioritizing majority needs over local communities, with military protection from Jakarta.
- The Indonesian government plans to develop KNMP in the Papua region.
- Freeport Indonesia operates the Grasberg Block Cave mine, which is located in the region of Papua, within Indonesia.
- AMA aircraft was destroyed in Papua, prompting military deployment to restore air access in targeted districts.
- A long-running violent conflict escalated in the highlands regencies, with allegations that AMA was used to transport the Indonesian military.
- Java, Papua, and Maluku are recognized as key biodiversity regions within the geographical boundaries of Indonesia.
- Joe Collins commented on the ongoing Papuan conflict, referencing a massacre and Indonesian military operations in West Papua.
- A cyclone vortex center was detected north of Papua Island, posing potential risks to surrounding provinces and islands.
- Resource extraction is driving conflict and displacement involving Papua, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
- Attack by armed separatist groups occurred in the regency of Yahukimo, Papua, on September 3, 2012.
- An AMA company pilot was involved in a flight incident while operating in the Papua region of Indonesia, prompting a call for resolution.
- AMA airline operator delivers food, fuel, and mail to villages in Papua, while a video comparison mentions Walmart in Atlanta.
- Indonesia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Yvonne Mewengkang, pledged to work with Washington on an investigation concerning Papua.
- Amran made remarks in Jakarta regarding the future of Papua and agricultural development, including support for sweet potato cultivation.
- Insurgency targets foreign pilots in the region where AMA operates in Papua.
June 2026
9 events- Education program targets and fiscal policy impacts were announced for the West Papua region.
- James Marape traveled to a province of Papua to discuss leading government strategies for oil and gas resource projects.
- Prabowo Subianto mandated a strategic initiative focused on regional development in Papua.
- Papua is a province of Indonesia and is currently facing various governance issues.
- Military command is located in West Papua, supporting reconciliation and accelerated development agenda.
- Benny Wenda, based in the Netherlands, is allegedly being targeted by Indonesian interests using AI footage on Instagram regarding the region of Papua.
- Leaders held prayers in West Papua, a province of Indonesia, on May 28, 2026.
- A minister discussed housing priorities in Papua province after being tasked by the President with the housing program.
- Klaus Thymann documents the decline of glaciers on Puncak Jaya, located in West Papua, Indonesia.