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Youtefa Bridge, Longest Arch Bridge in Papua, Cuts Travel Time to Only 15 Minutes

At the eastern tip of Indonesia, a new landmark has arisen. Youtefa Bridge, the longest steel arch bridge in Papua, … More

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14th Lake Sentani Festival Opens with Lively Isosolo Dance Performance

The 14th Lake Sentani Festival (Festival Danau Sentani/FDS XIV) was officially opened at Kalkote Beach, East Sentani District, Jayapura Regency … More

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MSG Team Visits Papua, Praises Conducive Situation and Border Management

A Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) team led by Director General Leonard Louma and Executive Advisor Christopher Nisbert has acknowledged the … More

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Sharing the Love on Sunday: TNI Distributes Basic Necessities to Papuan Community

Timika, PenKoopsHabema – The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Operations Command (KOOPS TNI) HABEMA has distributed basic necessities to the Papuan … More

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OPM Terror in Sinak District: KOOPA TNI HABEMA Successfully Neutralizes and Shoots OPM Member

Timika, PenKoopsHabema – The disturbances caused by the Free Papua Movement (OPM) in Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua … More

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Yance Rumbino, Composer of Tanah Papua Passes Away

Yance Rumbino, composer of the song “Tanah Papua”, has passed away at the age of 76 at the Biak Numfor … More

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Exploring the Natural and Cultural Beauty Around Papua’s Lake Sentani

Among Jayapura’s captivating mountain ranges lies Lake Sentani, an oasis that exudes natural and cultural charm. Lake Sentani is not … More

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Papuan Batik Goes International: Manokwari Designer’s Works Reach Malaysian Market, Showcased at Fashion Festival

The creations of Desirianingsih Haryati Parastri, a batik designer from Manokwari, West Papua, has successfully reached the international market, specifically … More

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Papuan Students Graduate from US University, Show Outstanding Achievement

Seventeen Papuan students have graduated from Corban University, Oregon under the Papua Special Autonomy Scheme scholarships, with some achieving Magna … More

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Jayapura Unfurls 10 Kilometre Indonesian Flag to Mark Integration of Papua

The Jayapura City Government, Papua, unfurled the national flag along 10.76 kilometers on Hamadi Holtekamp Road, Muara District, Wednesday (1/5/2024). … More

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Maritime Paradise of Papua and West Papua: Raja Ampat as Special Economic Zone

Raja Ampat is one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world, with more than 1,200 species of fish, … More

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Papuan Deer: Introducing a Local Delicacy to International Gastrodiplomacy

The Papuan deer is an integral part of Papua’s ecological wealth. The abundant deer population provides a sign of natural … More

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