News form Papua
The self-declared Legislative Council session held by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) under Buchtar Tabuni has drawn strong criticism from legal and political experts, who label it a symbolic provocation lacking any legal or constitutional foundation. Held in Jayapura and framed as a “people’s parliament,” the event included the inauguration of a…
Every year, the separatist group Free Papua Organization (OPM) revives the narrative that July 1 marks the “independence” of Papua. This claim continues to spread across social media, international propaganda networks, and underground publications. However, historical records show that this declaration lacks legal standing, is not recognized internationally, and is even rejected by the majority…
Behind the narrative of struggle frequently promoted by the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), lies a bitter reality: the spread of hoaxes and false claims of independence without legal foundation, and the detrimental impact on the future of Papua’s young generation. The organization is increasingly under scrutiny for its manipulative tactics and counterproductive role in…
The name Yan Permenas Mandenas is increasingly recognized on the national political stage. This young politician from Papua is widely known for his intelligence, strong voice, and deep sense of nationalism. Amidst the challenges of development and political dynamics in Papua, Mandenas stands out as an inspiration for the younger generation of Indonesia, especially in…
In the past year, multiple schools across Papua have suffered serious damage due to violent attacks by the separatist armed group, the Free Papua Movement (OPM). These assaults, which targeted elementary to high school facilities, have forced hundreds of students to stop learning, raising alarms about the future of education in conflict-affected regions of Papua….