Dozens of Papuans gather on July 4, 2026 at the Sugapa field in Intan Jaya regency, Central Papua to meet with representatives from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) following the deadly clash between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and a separatist group in the district two days earlier. `

Probe launched as more Papuans killed in Intan Jaya

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is investigating eight separate violent incidents in Intan Jaya regency, Central Papua, with the latest being a pregnant woman killed during a shootout allegedly between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and a separatist group.

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Malaysia deports more Indonesians as part of Program M

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