Rising military operations in West Papua spark concerns about displacement of indigenous Papuans

This photo is shared by from the Indonesia Army. It shows the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) Mobile Yonif 1 Marine Task Force for Indonesian-PNG Border Security interact with the indigenous Papuan women in Kokamu Village, Yahukimo Regency, Papua and purchase local agricultural produce. 10 May 2025 Led by the Bravo Post Commander, this activity was more than just an economic transaction. It served as a direct interaction platform between Indonesian Navy soldiers and the indigenous Papuan community. The soldiers purchased local agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits, and tubers, showing their appreciation for the community’s hard work.

Commander of the Indonesian National Army General TNI Agus Subiyanto Confirmed Deploying Indonesian Troops as Civilians in West Papua

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TNI Agus Subiyanto Confirmed Deploying Indonesian Troops as undercover Civilians (doctors, nurses, teachers, illegal miners) still active on Indonesian secret services military and police) in West Papua

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papuans rebels fighters TPNPB after 19 months

TPNPB Kodap III Ndugama-Derakma Brigjen Egianus Kogoya ceremony of released Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens, 21st September 2024

Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga after being released by the West Papuan rebel fighter TPNPB Egianus Kogaya and appears in good health.