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Papuan killed in gunfight joined notorious armed group year ago

The Indonesian police on Thursday said Rufinus Tigau, who was killed in a gun battle with security personnel on October ...

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In quest of peaceful resolution to Papua conflict

The cycle of violence in the Indonesian province of Papua has remained unbroken with armed groups in the Intan Jaya and ...

Need joint action from authorities, people on Papua violence: lawmaker

A legislator representing the Papuan constituency has appealed to the police and military (TNI) to work closely with ...

All violent conflicts can be resolved peacefully: Jusuf Kalla

Indonesia’s former vice president, Jusuf Kalla, said, in principle, all violent conflicts can be resolved through ...

Armed Papuan group shoots civilian in Nduga district

Members of an armed Papuan group reportedly fired at an Indonesian Military (TNI) post in Pasar Baru Kenyam ...

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Acts of terror leave bloody trail in Papua

September has been the bloodiest month in Intan Jaya district, Papua province, this year with armed separatists ...

Priest Zanambani gunned down by armed Papuan criminals: Military

A notorious group of armed criminals in Papua Province gunned down Priest Yeremia Zanambani in Hitadipa Village, ...

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Indonesia recasts peacekeeping strategy, to focus on quality

Indonesia has been helping uphold world peace and order by deploying its troops for service in the United ...

Shooting of medical workers must be condemned: Papua police chief

The recent attack on two medical workers by Papuan armed rebels cannot be justified on any ground and needs to be ...

Minister urges TNI, Police to bolster security in Papua

Indonesian Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian urged the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police to fortify ...

Indonesia, neighbors work closely to release abducted citizens

The government has continued to work hand in hand with Malaysia and the Philippines to facilitate the release of three ...

Indonesia condemns Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza

Indonesia has condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza, Palestine, that killed at least 34 civilians and Islamic Jihad ...

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Ensuring RI's Independence Day celebrations run peacefully in Papua

Indonesia's 74th Independence Day commemoration on August 17 in Papua is expected to run peacefully, but the ...

Armed Papuan rebels persistent challenge to Indonesia's security

Security disturbances caused by armed Papuan rebels have kept the province's Indonesian police on their toes since ...

Indonesian held hostage by Philippine group dies in Simisa waters

Indonesian citizen Hariadin, held hostage by a southern Philippines armed group, died in the waters of Simisa Island, ...