Indonesian military forces have recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin following his death at the hands of West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) fighters in the Papua Highlands. The operation, involving 10 personnel, took place on Friday after the pilot was killed and his aircraft set ablaze in the Yahukimo regency. The … Read more
Secret Screenings of ‘Pig Feast’ Documentary Held Under Cover of Anonymity In Surakarta, Central Java, a student has resorted to clandestine methods to share a controversial documentary following reports that group screenings have been banned by university officials and soldiers in various regions. The student, using the pseudonym Pramono, organized a private viewing of Pesta … Read more
The Indonesian government has denied issuing any official directives to ban the documentary film Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita (Party of Pigs: Colonialism in Our Era), despite a series of forced closures and denied permissions for screenings across several regions. Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated in … Read more
JAKARTA — A coalition of Papuan students has accused Indonesia’s Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai, of failing to address persistent human rights violations in Papua. On Monday, May 11, 2026, dozens of protesters from the Front Against Militarism and Investment gathered outside the Ministry of Human Rights in Jakarta to demand a direct meeting … Read more
Indonesia assumed the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) this month, a move met with both celebration from Indonesian officials and scrutiny from human rights advocates. The country’s ambassador was elected to the position on January 8th, having been the sole candidate nominated by the Asia-Pacific group. A Largely Ceremonial Role The UNHRC, … Read more
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to extend central government programs, including a free nutritious meal initiative, to all regions of Papua. The announcement came during a briefing with six governors and 42 regents from across Papua on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Expanding Nutritional Support The free nutritious meal program (MBG) is intended to serve … Read more
President Prabowo Subianto gathered Papua’s provincial governors, regents, community representatives and members of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development for Papua at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Key Details of the Meeting Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and committee member Ribka Haluk reported that six provincial governors and … Read more
Indonesian Military Reshuffle Signals Future Trends in Defense Strategy A recent high-level reshuffle within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) points towards evolving priorities in national defense and security. The appointments, outlined in Keputusan Panglima TNI Nomor Kep/1033/VIII/2025, showcase a strategic repositioning of key personnel and the establishment of new organizational structures designed to address … Read more
Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat: A Crossroads of Environment and Economy The recent decision by Indonesia‘s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, to temporarily halt nickel mining operations by PT Gag Nikel in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya, highlights a critical intersection: the environment and economic development. This move, stemming from concerns … Read more
Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat: Examining the Fallout and Future of Sustainable Practices The recent controversy surrounding nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya, Indonesia, has brought the critical intersection of resource extraction and environmental protection into sharp focus. Government investigations have revealed serious violations, prompting temporary shutdowns and renewed scrutiny of the … Read more