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Central Papua
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Armed group abductions in Mimika, Central Papua
4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: Mimika kidnapping: Nine civilians remain missing after armed group attack
In mid-August 2026, reports emerged from the Jila District in Mimika Regency, Central Papua, regarding the alleged hostage-taking of civilians by an armed group. The perpetrators were identified as the TPNPB-OPM Kodap II
Puncak Regency village fund protests
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Papua unrest: 11 government buildings burned in Puncak
Protests in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, escalated into violence following dissatisfaction with the distribution of village funds. On August 11, 2026, a mob burned several government buildings in Ilaga, including the o
Indonesian military drought relief in Central Papua
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesian Army (TNI) Delivers 2 Tons Aid to Drought‑Stricken Central Papua
In late July and early August 2026, the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) carried out a humanitarian operation in Central Papua’s Puncak District after an El Niño‑related drought caused severe crop failures and temperature