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Indonesia Papua
July 27, 2021
Adriana Elisabeth on the Conflict in West Papua
By Sebastian Strangio
Dr. Adriana Elisabeth on the roots of the conflict in Papua, the Indonesian government’s response to a recent uptick in insurgent activity, and what it will take to resolve the decades-long crisis.
May 14, 2021
In Papua Fighting, Indonesian Forces Claim Rebel Commander Killed
By Sebastian Strangio
The reports follows Indonesian government promises of a crackdown on separatist fighters in the eastern region.
May 05, 2021
Indonesia Deploys Forces to Troubled Papua Region
By Sebastian Strangio
The uneasy region seems set for another cycle of military crackdowns and separatist counter-attacks.
April 28, 2021
Indonesian Police: Clash in Papua Killed 5 Rebels, 1 Police Officer
By Alfian Kartono
Attacks by rebels in several districts in Papua have increased over the past year.
January 29, 2021
In Exile, an Icon of the West Papuan Independence Struggle Fades
By Leon Langdon
Benny Wenda has been a fierce advocate for the West Papuan cause. Why is it, then, that the proclamation of his presidency has been met with marked skepticism within West Papua?
April 27, 2019
Indonesia's Papua Issue in Focus with High-Level Court Review
By Associated Press
Lawyers are challenging Indonesia’s incorporation of the region into its territory a half-century ago.
March 08, 2019
Indonesia Sending Soldiers to Build Highway in Tense Papua
By Associated Press
The project has been targeted for attacks by separatists, scaring off civilian workers.
February 09, 2019
Polish Man's Treason Trial Spotlights Indonesia's Papua Problem
By Associated Press
The ongoing trial has raised further concerns regarding a longstanding issue in the Southeast Asian state.
February 07, 2017
Getting Australia-Indonesia Military Ties Back on Track
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Australia’s army chief visit an opportunity to smooth over ties following a recent spat.
January 06, 2017
Old Shadows in New Australia-Indonesia Military Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy reveals the distortions that come with viewing new events in light of old shadows about Indonesia’s past.
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