Melanesian People: From History to the Present
Redefining Melanesia In 1832, the French explorer Jules Dumont d’Urville coined the term “Melanesia” to…
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Ultimate Guide to Surfing in West Papua
For decades, the eastern region of Indonesia has attracted divers from all over the world.…
Violence in West Papua, First Half of 2026
During the first half of 2026, from January to late June, the security constellation in…
West Papua Separatists Shoot Couple, Three Civilians Dead
YAHUKIMO — Gunmen launched a deadly assault along the Trans-Papua Highway in Seradala District, Yahukimo…
The Exotic West Papua Coffee Hunted by Global Connoisseurs
High altitudes between 1,400 and 2,700 meters above sea level in the central mountains of…
Pregnant Woman Dies After Stray Bullet Strike
JAKARTA — A tragic shooting incident recently claimed the life of Melkiana Duwitau in the…
American Pilot Shot in West Papua
West Papua — The pioneer aviation world in the land of Papua mourns once again.…
The Legal Foundation of West Papua’s Territorial Integration
The integration of West Papua—historically designated as Netherlands New Guinea or West Irian—into the sovereign…
Fun Facts About the Second Largest Island in the World
Mainstream global narratives often overlook New Guinea, a vast landmass that guards unparalleled secrets of…
The Dawn of Progress in West Papua: A Comprehensive Analysis of Consistent Human Development Index (HDI) Growth Across Six Provinces in 2025
Based on Data from: Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Abstract The implementation of the New Autonomous…
Behind the Struggles of Indigenous Papuans in Accessing Education and Healthcare
West Papua, Indonesia, continues to face major challenges in social development. Although various programs have…