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

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.

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

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

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)

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

14 Employees Trapped in Flood and Landslide at Freeport Successfully Evacuated

14 Employees Trapped in Flood and Landslide at Freeport Successfully Evacuated

Jakarta – A total of 14 employees of PT Freeport Indonesia, which was caught in flash floods and landslides in the Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua, was successfully evacuated. They were evacuated safely. “At 20.43 (WIT), 14 employees (previously 13) who were trapped in the building have been evacuated and there were no casualties,” … Read more

Reasons for TPNPB-OPM Hostage Pilot Susi Air from New Zealand

Reasons for TPNPB-OPM Hostage Pilot Susi Air from New Zealand

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Spokesperson for the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) Sebby Sambom, In his written statement said the New Zealand national pilot named Philips Max Marthen would not be released until New Zealand and other countries took responsibility. He said Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Europe must be held … Read more

Papua’s Economy Grows 8.97 Percent in 2022, BPS: Driven by the Transportation and Export Sector

Papua’s Economy Grows 8.97 Percent in 2022, BPS: Driven by the Transportation and Export Sector

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) The Papua Province stated that the regional economy would grow 8.97 percent in 2022 compared to 2021. This figure was driven by the start of the economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19. Head of BPS Papua Adriana Helena Carolina said from the production side, the largest … Read more