More: Papua
Indonesia’s Democratic Future Starts in Its Schools
With a poor child in Papua completing roughly six years of school and a Jakarta child completing eleven, Indonesia is not simply unequal —...
Dreams on Hold: The Fight for Education in Papua’s Susweni Village
In a small village called Susweni, the cheerful voices of children can be heard every afternoon as they run through gardens and fields. Yet,...
“A New Year” for Papua
Papua, often referred to as the “paradise on earth” within Indonesia, is a land of immense natural wealth and cultural diversity. Its breathtaking landscapes...
The Release of Susi Air Pilot by the OPM in Papua:What Does Hostage Diplomacy Reveal?
Background
The release of Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens, who was held hostage for 19 months by the armed wing of the Free Papua...
A Policy for a Story Indonesia Keeps Hidden: Analyzing the Papua Conflict
“I have to yell out to the world. Because if I do not, we are weakening. The indigenous will be wiped out”, says one...
Want to Keep Papua in Indonesia? Let’s Talk About Racism
The surge of Black Live Matter movement in the US has sparked many discussions on races across Indonesia. As many Indonesians voiced their support...