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Archipelago 4 days ago
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Papua killings renews calls for peace talks, end armed conflict
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai acknowledged that responding to individual cases would not be enough to break the cycle of violence in Papua. Jakarta, including the executive, legislative and judicial branches, as well as political parties, must respond collectively.
Archipelago 1 week ago
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One hostage escapes, another dies a month after OPM abducted nine in Central Papua
According to authorities the two hostages had fled their captors and travelled through the forest for about 20 days without food or water. Demerina was found in a weakened condition while Yosina was found dead due to starvation.
Archipelago 1 week ago
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Police hunt OPM rebels after civil servants murdered in Papua Highlands
According to authorties, the incident occurred on Wednesday as a group of 11 employees from the Jayawijaya Agriculture Agency were returning to the regency capital of Wamena from Muliama district, some 20 kilometers away.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Nine women, children allegedly held hostage by OPM in Central Papua
Nine women and children have reportedly been taken hostage by separatists from the Free Papua Movement (OPM) following an attack on an Indonesian Military (TNI) security post in Jila district, Mimika, Central Papua, that left one soldier and a civilian dead, authorities have claimed.
Archipelago 2 months ago
TNI recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua
The attack was a message to the Indonesian and US governments for "failing" to address the root causes of the conflict in Papua between the Indonesian military and the West Papua National Liberation Army, says a separatist group spokesman.
Archipelago 3 months ago
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TNI recovers bodies of 10 miners killed in attack claimed by Papuan separatist group
The OPM's paramilitary wing has claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging that the miners were undercover intelligence operatives, while security forces continue to search the area for other miners who might still be in hiding.
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