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Real-TimePapua Strengthens Emergency Readiness as PTFI Hosts IFRC 2026
Papua Tengah Backs Freeport as Host of Indonesia’s 2026 Rescue Competition
Papua Tightens Market Oversight as New Investors Surge
Two Armed Group Members Killed in Papua Highlands Firefight
Two alleged armed group members were killed in a TNI firefight in Papua Highlands, where troops recovered weapons, ammunition and cash.
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Papua Mountains Accelerates Remote Connectivity for Inclusive Growth
Papua Mountains Province is expanding roads and bridges across eight regencies to connect remote communities, widen market access and spread growth.

Papua Strengthens Emergency Readiness as PTFI Hosts IFRC 2026
A national fire and rescue competition in Timika is strengthening emergency skills, safety awareness and community preparedness across Papua.
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Max Ohee Urges Papua Residents to Reject Online Armed-Group Propaganda
Max Ohee has urged Papua residents to remain calm and reject online propaganda, emphasizing social stability as vital to development.

Papua Tengah and Uncen Advance Sustainable Fisheries Planning in Mimika
Papua Tengah is partnering with Cenderawasih University to modernize fisheries planning and strengthen infrastructure in Mimika and Nabire.

Papua Plans Numbay Waterfront Park to Expand Healthy Public Recreation
Jayapura’s planned Numbay Park will create a modern waterfront space for recreation, local food, sports, and community activities from 2027.

Seventeen Candidates Enter Kingmi Papua Synod Leadership Selection
Seventeen proposed candidates have entered the Kingmi Papua synod leadership process, ahead of administrative screening and a November 2026 conference.

Papua Roller Skaters Claim 18 Medals at Eastern Indonesia Championship
Papua’s roller-skating athletes won 18 medals in Makassar, signaling stronger coaching, institutional reform and a promising new generation.

Yimnawai Festival Highlights Peace and Ancestral Heritage in Papua
Papua’s Yimnawai festival in Keerom is reaffirming peace, cultural identity and a sustainable relationship between the Daiget people, land and forest.

Nabire Development Drive Brings Water, Housing and Worship Facilities to Wanggar
A joint development program in Nabire is delivering a church, safer homes, clean-water wells and community services to Wanggar residents.
Mimika School’s Noken Thursdays Link Cultural Heritage to Local Growth
A weekly noken tradition at Mimika’s State Senior High School 6 strengthens cultural pride while creating space for local artisans and enterprise.
Biak-Melanesian Cultural Festival Showcases Papua’s Heritage and Promise
The Biak-Melanesian Cultural Festival puts Papua’s living heritage at the center of cultural pride, sustainable tourism and inclusive regional growth.

Papua Reggae Festival Sets National Record and Opens New Path for Youth
Papua Tengah’s reggae festival sets a national record while advancing youth creativity, cultural preservation, peacebuilding and tourism potential.

Manokwari Schools Put Papua’s Culture at the Heart of Learning
Manokwari schools are integrating Papua’s culture, family life and traditional knowledge into lessons to strengthen literacy and inclusion.

Papua Security Operation Reports 22 Free Papua Movement Arrests
Indonesia’s military says a third-quarter Papua operation disrupted armed networks and seized weapons, underscoring security’s role in regional stability.
Papua Reggae Festival Opens in Central Papua to Advance Creative Economy and Peace
The 11th Papua Reggae Festival is using music, culture and youth participation to strengthen peace and expand creative-economy opportunities.
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Papua Youth Urged to Defend Unity and Help Drive Inclusive Development
A Papuan civic organization is mobilizing young people against misinformation while expanding social assistance and support for local enterprise.


Indonesia’s Army Chief Puts Papua Welfare and Development at the Center
Indonesia’s new Army chief says Papua welfare, food security and faster public programs will guide the military’s role in national development.
Chandra Asri Group Backs Papua’s Fisheries Development
Chandra Asri Group is supporting efforts to strengthen Papua’s fisheries sector, opening new possibilities for livelihoods, resilience and inclusive growth.
Jatropha Waromi Park Sets Out a Sustainable Investment Vision for Papua
Jatropha Waromi Park presents a forward-looking model for green investment, local enterprise and inclusive development in Papua, Indonesia.
West Papua Partners With ICBA to Unlock Sustainable Forest Carbon Value
West Papua has partnered with ICBA to develop forest-carbon and biodiversity opportunities while ensuring Indigenous communities share in the benefits.

Military-Led Development Drive Expands Basic Infrastructure in Papua Highlands
A large-scale Indonesian military-led initiative is delivering water, power, bridges, schools and health services across Papua Highlands.

Sorong Secures $16 Billion Rupiah for Transmigration Infrastructure
Sorong will use 2026 national funding to improve roads, healthcare facilities and settlement access while prioritizing Indigenous Papuan communities.
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