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One hostage escapes, another dies a month after OPM abducted nine in Central Papua

Archipelago 3 days 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.

Nine women, children allegedly held hostage by OPM in Central Papua

Archipelago 4 weeks 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.

Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war.

Israeli soldiers’ voices, a tool for peace?

Academia 1 year ago

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Israeli soldiers’ voices, a tool for peace?

The voices of conscientious scholars and IDF members have been drowned out in the domestic and global pro-Palestine and pro-Israel public opinion war.

Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire

An Israeli-American hostage was released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting on Monday and reunited with his family, but Israeli strikes on the battered enclave soon resumed.

Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US

Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.

Freed Isaeli hostages urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal 'in full'

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Freed Isaeli hostages urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal 'in full'

The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire ended on March 1 after six weeks of relative calm that included exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, though hostilities have not resumed.

Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned

Europe 1 year ago

Netanyahu says Israel will end Gaza ceasefire if hostages not returned

Following Netanyahu's ultimatum, Hamas issued a statement renewing its commitment to the ceasefire and accusing Israel of jeopardizing the ceasefire.

Hamas, Israel in new hostage-prisoner swap under Gaza truce

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

Hamas, Israel in new hostage-prisoner swap under Gaza truce

The hostage-prisoner exchange is part of a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that took effect last Sunday, and which is intended to pave the way to a permanent end to the war.

Indonesia’s active role in Gaza

Editorial 1 year ago

Indonesia’s active role in Gaza

Accepting some Palestinians to relocate temporarily would be a gesture to show that Indonesia is willing to put its money where its mouth is.

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