The Papua conflict (Indonesian: Konflik Papua) is an ongoing conflict in Western New Guinea (Papua) between Indonesia and the Free Papua Movement (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua Merdeka, OPM).

Law No. 29 of 2022 was enacted in December 2022 splitting Southwest Papua from West Papua. [13] All the split provinces retained their autonomous status. The Special Region of Jakarta has its own status, due to it being the country's economic capital and largest city. [14]

Dec 2, 2024 · Asia Pacific Report An exiled West Papuan leader has called for unity among his people in the face of a renewed “colonial grip” of Indonesia’s new president. President Prabowo Subianto, who took office last month, “is a deep concern for all West Papuans”, said Benny Wenda of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).

West Papua (Indonesian: Papua Barat), formerly Irian Jaya Barat (West Irian), is an Indonesian province located in Indonesia Papua. It covers most of the two western peninsulas of the island of New Guinea: the eastern half of the Bird's Head Peninsula (or Doberai Peninsula) and the whole of the Bomberai Peninsula, along with nearby smaller islands.

Nov 3, 2023 · A recent military escalation in West Papua is the latest episode in a long history of repression and dispossession since the island came under Indonesian control. But the authorities in Jakarta still haven’t been able to stabilize their rule over West Papua.

Apr 26, 2024 · Jakarta gained control of West Papua (renamed West Irian), and after a brief transitional period overseen by the U.N., things were supposed to climax in (and Indonesia was obligated to hold)...

Oct 24, 2024 · Indonesia will offer amnesty to West Papuans who have contested Jakarta’s sovereignty over the Melanesian region resulting in conflicts and clashes with law enforcement agencies, says Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape.

Dec 26, 2024 · The West Papua independence advocates, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, or ULMWP, said, despite a few West Papua activists set to be freed, it is an attempt by Jakarta to disguise their more aggressive approach in West Papua.

Jun 6, 2022 · Jakarta seems to suffer from cognitive dissonance or cognitive disconnect when dealing with West Papua — a lack of harmony between its heart, words, and actions.

Jakarta’s plan to break West Papua into five provinces from the existing two leaves an even larger military footprint. Follow @Eduardlazarus. On 12 April, the Indonesian parliament announced …