West Papua Blog (2024)

09/07/2022

Benny Wenda's assertion through media coverage of the establishment of the Papuan Intelligence Agency is an attempt to increase the legitimacy of his weak leadership. As the interim President appointed by himself, Benny Wenda does not have strong support from the Papuan freedom fighters. Therefore, propaganda is the only way for Benny Wenda to deceive the Papuan people and the international community....

http://westpapua.online/2022/07/09/benny-wendas-provocative-black-propaganda-with-the-establishment-of-the-papuan-intelligence-agency/

Benny Wenda’s assertion through media coverage of the establishment of the Papuan Intelligence Agency is an attempt to increase the legitimacy of his weak leadership. As the interim President…

02/07/2022

Nabire, is a district that was decided by the Indonesian Parliament to be the capital of Central Papua Province at the meeting to ratify the Law for the Establishment of a New Autonomous Region (DOB), at the Indonesian Parliament Building, Jakarta, Thursday (30/6/20220). What are the ins and outs of Nabire Regency? Based on data from the Nabire Regency Government, Geographically, Nabire Regency is located between West Longitude: 134° 33''-136° 15'' and North Latitude: 2° 28''- 3° 56'', with an administrative area of 12,075 ,00 Km², and a coastline length of 473 Km², and an ocean area of 914,056.96 Ha....

http://westpapua.online/2022/07/02/nabire-the-capital-of-central-papua-province/

Nabire, is a district that was decided by the Indonesian Parliament to be the capital of Central Papua Province at the meeting to ratify the Law for the Establishment of a New Autonomous Region (DO…

28/06/2022

Sa Papua Sa Indonesia is a very famous local term in Papua and West Papua which has a simple meaning of I am Papuan I am Indonesian. Papua and West Papua is easily noticeable region on the world map. In fact, together with Papua New Guinea - a.k.a New Guinea, it is the 2nd biggest island in the world. To those who know Papua it is a mix of thriving modern urban cities, developing rural villages, and very traditional remote tribe areas....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/28/brotherhood-of-sa-papua-sa-indonesia/

Sa Papua Sa Indonesia is a very famous local term in Papua and West Papua which has a simple meaning of I am Papuan I am Indonesian. Papua and West Papua is easily noticeable region on the world ma…

27/06/2022

Wamena City (photo: Medcom.id) Wamena comes from the Dani language which consists of two words "Wam" and "Ena", which means "Tame Pig". Wamena is the capital of Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Province. Located in a valley and crossed by the Baliem River, and flanked by the Jayawijaya Mountains in the south. Wamena was originally named Ahumpua, which is an area that does not know science or religion....

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Wamena City (photo: Medcom.id) Wamena comes from the Dani language which consists of two words “Wam” and “Ena”, which means “Tame Pig”. Wamena is the capital of …

22/06/2022

In Front of Papua (Jecko Dance Indonesia) The following is an old article by Putu Fajar Arcana Jecko Siompo should have had a place in the 2007 Art Summit. This choreographer was not only quite productive, but more importantly, he brought a new variety in the realm of Indonesian contemporary dance. Jecko seems to free us from the "confinement" of the aesthetic foundations of the Javanese, Sumatran, and Balinese traditions that have so far dominated the world of contemporary Indonesian dance....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/22/a-set-of-dances-from-papua/

In Front of Papua (Jecko Dance Indonesia) The following is an old article by Putu Fajar Arcana Jecko Siompo should have had a place in the 2007 Art Summit. This choreographer was not only quite pro…

18/06/2022

Acting Governor of West Papua Paulus Waterpauw with Forkopimda ranks, regents, mayors and community leaders after making a declaration supporting the implementation of Otsus and DOB in Papua in Manokwari, Wednesday (14/6/2022). (Photo: ANTARA News) MANOKWARI - The Acting Governor of West Papua Paulus Waterpauw sent the West Papua People's Declaration Document containing support for the Special Autonomy (Otsus) policy and the establishment of a New Autonomous Region (DOB) in Papua to President Joko Widodo in Jakarta....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/18/support-special-autonomy-and-the-new-autonomous-region-regional-leaders-and-leaders-of-west-papua-send-declaration-documents-to-president-jokowi/

Acting Governor of West Papua Paulus Waterpauw with Forkopimda ranks, regents, mayors and community leaders after making a declaration supporting the implementation of Otsus and DOB in Papua in Man…

16/06/2022

The following post is only showing evidences in pictures about Free West Papua separatists and Anarchist groups around the world. 1 - tweet on support by Anarchist in New York, US...

http://westpapua.online/2020/06/26/free-west-papua-separatists-are-anarchists/

The following post is only showing evidences in pictures about Free West Papua separatists and Anarchist groups around the world. 1 – tweet on support by Anarchist in New York,…

15/06/2022

Yan Piter Bosawer (photo: Balleo News TV) Breaking News Thousands of masses returned to the office of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Sorong City, to express their position in supporting the expansion of the Southwest Papua region, which is part of the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia, for this reason the chairman of the regional people's representative council of Sorong City DPRD and the government and development services in the region…...

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/15/thousands-of-masses-return-to-the-office-of-the-regional-peoples-representative-council-of-sorong-city-to-demand-acceleration-of-the-establishment-of-southwest-papua/

Yan Piter Bosawer (photo: Balleo News TV) Breaking News Thousands of masses returned to the office of the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) of Sorong City, to express their posi…

14/06/2022

Sorong City (photo: private collection West Papua Online) Sorong City is an integral part of the West Papua Province which consists of 12 Regencies and 1 City. The name Sorong comes from the word SOREN which comes from the Biak Numfor language which means the Deepest and Wavy Sea, the word SOREN was first used by the Biak Numfor tribe who sailed in ancient times with sailing boats from one island to another so that they arrived and settled on the island....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/14/history-of-sorong-city/

Sorong City (photo: private collection West Papua Online) Sorong City is an integral part of the West Papua Province which consists of 12 Regencies and 1 City. The name Sorong comes from the word S…

13/06/2022

Special Meeting for the Acceleration of Welfare Development in accordance with Papuan Indigenous Territories, at Sentani Green Lake Jayapura, Papua, Friday (10/6/2022). Reporter : Richard Jackson MayorMerdeka.com - A total of 29 regencies/cities in Papua Province agreed to support the expansion efforts in Papua. This support was conveyed after holding a special meeting for the Acceleration of Welfare Development in accordance with Papua's customary territories, Friday (10/6) yesterday....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/13/29-regencies-cities-agree-to-support-the-creation-of-new-autonomous-regions-in-papua-and-west-papua/

Special Meeting for the Acceleration of Welfare Development in accordance with Papuan Indigenous Territories, at Sentani Green Lake Jayapura, Papua, Friday (10/6/2022). Reporter : Richard Jackson M…

10/06/2022

Papua and West Papua Provinces of Indonesia (photo: shutterstock) To understand the current political situation in Papua and West Papua provinces, it is necessary to examine recent history. What is now known as Indonesia was the most important Dutch colony until the end of World War II. The struggle for independence was a difficult fight for freedom, and the Dutch were very reluctant to give up their jewel in Asia....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/10/a-short-history-of-west-papua/

Papua and West Papua Provinces of Indonesia (photo: shutterstock) To understand the current political situation in Papua and West Papua provinces, it is necessary to examine recent history. What is…

06/06/2022

Symbolic Cooperation between the Sorong City Government and Raja Ampat Regency Government together with Aruna Indonesia and PT Astra International (Photo: Medcom.id) Sorong: The potential for fisheries in eastern Indonesia, especially the Papua region, is expected to grow. Therefore, the Sorong City Government and Raja Ampat Regency Government together with Aruna Indonesia and PT Astra International, have made Papua's fishery potential more ogled by the world....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/06/collaborating-together-to-develop-papuas-fisheries-potential/

Symbolic Cooperation between the Sorong City Government and Raja Ampat Regency Government together with Aruna Indonesia and PT Astra International (Photo: Medcom.id) Sorong: The potential for fishe…

03/06/2022

Map of Biak, Papua Province - Indonesia Biak: Biak Numfor Regency, Papua, is an archipelagic area in Papua Province which is rich in natural potential, both for fisheries and marine tourism. Biak also has the opportunity to become the world's maritime axis in the Pacific because of its very strategic location. Biak Island is located in the equatorial area adjacent to various countries in the Pacific islands....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/03/biak-the-global-maritime-axis-in-the-pacific/

Map of Biak, Papua Province – Indonesia Biak: Biak Numfor Regency, Papua, is an archipelagic area in Papua Province which is rich in natural potential, both for fisheries and marine tourism. …

02/06/2022

Papuan Folk Dancer with National Flag By: Alfred Jigibalom The addition of a new autonomous region (DOB) brings positive winds of change for the Papuan people. With this policy, Papuan people (OAP) are increasingly being heard and given the opportunity to develop their territory. The expansion of regions or the addition of new autonomous regions will soon actually be realized in Papua....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/02/new-autonomous-region-brings-wind-of-change-for-papua/

Papuan Folk Dancer with National Flag By: Alfred Jigibalom The addition of a new autonomous region (DOB) brings positive winds of change for the Papuan people. With this policy, Papuan people (OAP)…

02/06/2022

Papuan Indigenous Peoples Declaration of Peace in Papua on the Birthday of Pancasila JawaPos.com – A number of indigenous Papuan communities in the mountainous region are declaring peace in Papua which coincides with the anniversary of the birth of Pancasila on June 1, 2022. The Papua Declaration, which was initiated by the Papua Indigenous Peoples Institute (LMA) and took place at the Wamena Education Field, Jayawijaya Regency on Wednesday (1/6), was attended by thousands of residents....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/02/papuan-indigenous-peoples-declaration-of-peace-in-papua-on-the-birthday-of-pancasila/

Papuan Indigenous Peoples Declaration of Peace in Papua on the Birthday of Pancasila JawaPos.com – A number of indigenous Papuan communities in the mountainous region are declaring peace in Papua w…

02/06/2022

Velix Wanggai PAPUA PORTAL - Managing the Spirit of Regional Governance for the Glory of Papua By: Velix Wanggai (Papuan figures and elders in Jakarta), Developing Papua: The Political Economy of the Division Policy of Papua Province, 1969-2004. The piece of 1 sentence above is the title of the author's master thesis when he studied at Flinders University, Australia in the early 2000s, and was presented at the Indonesia Project seminar, the Australian National University, in mid-May 2005....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/02/managing-the-spirit-of-regional-arrangement-for-the-glory-of-papuaby-velix-wanggai/

Velix Wanggai PAPUA PORTAL – Managing the Spirit of Regional Governance for the Glory of Papua By: Velix Wanggai (Papuan figures and elders in Jakarta), Developing Papua: The Political Econom…

01/06/2022

Head of adat or Ondoafi Abar Village, Ebungfau District, Jayapura Regency, Naftali Felle (60) (Photo: Tribun-Papua) Tribun-Papua.com Reporter, Aldi Bimantara TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA - The head of the Abar Village, Sentani Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, Naftali Felle asked the Central Government to immediately expand the Papua Province. This was stated explicitly by Naftali to Tribun-Papua.com, via a cellular telephone connection, Wednesday (1/6/2022) morning....

http://westpapua.online/2022/06/01/head-of-abar-sentani-village-supports-papua-new-autonomous-region-plan/

Head of adat or Ondoafi Abar Village, Ebungfau District, Jayapura Regency, Naftali Felle (60) (Photo: Tribun-Papua) Tribun-Papua.com Reporter, Aldi Bimantara TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA – The …

31/05/2022

By: Alfred Jigibalom The community is asked to accept the establishment of a New Autonomous Region (DOB) for Papua which is currently being pursued by the Government. The establishment of the New Autonomous Region is believed to shorten the bureaucratic span, improve public services, and accelerate the progress of Papua. In Papua there are only 2 provinces even though the area is much wider than Java, so that geographical problems make it difficult to regulate government programs....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/31/the-establishment-of-the-new-autonomous-region-of-papua-improves-services-to-the-community/

By: Alfred Jigibalom The community is asked to accept the establishment of a New Autonomous Region (DOB) for Papua which is currently being pursued by the Government. The establishment of the New A…

30/05/2022

Ramses Ohee TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA - Ramses Ohee, the leader of the Red and White Front and one of the living witnesses of the Act of Free Choice (Pepera) and Ondofolo died at Dian Harapan Hospital, Jayapura. Ramses Ohee, who is also a member of the Papuan DPR through the Otsus route, is the son of Poreu Ohee who was present at the Youth Pledge congress in Jakarta in mid-1928....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/30/breaking-news-live-witness-to-the-papua-referendum-or-act-of-free-choice-ramses-ohee-dies/

Ramses Ohee TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA – Ramses Ohee, the leader of the Red and White Front and one of the living witnesses of the Act of Free Choice (Pepera) and Ondofolo died at Dian Harapa…

29/05/2022

Ubadari Waterfall (photo: Twitter Daeng) Tribun-Papua.com Reporter, Aldi Bimantara TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, FAKFAK - Fakfak Regency in West Papua Province is a paradise for charming waterfalls with various unique features. One of them is Ubadari Waterfall in Ubadari Village in Kramomongga District, Fakfak Regency, West Papua Province. The travel time to get to the Ubadari Waterfall tourist attraction is about 1 hour by road using two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles, from the city center, namely Taman Satu Tungku Tiga Batu....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/29/the-enchantment-of-ubadari-waterfall-a-natural-bathing-place-for-west-papuan-fakfak-residents/

Ubadari Waterfall (photo: Twitter Daeng) Tribun-Papua.com Reporter, Aldi Bimantara TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, FAKFAK – Fakfak Regency in West Papua Province is a paradise for charming waterfalls with …

26/05/2022

West Papua Online, 26 May 2022 Every year, majority West Papuan celebrate the Ascension of the Lord as an opportunity not only to focus on heaven, where the Lord Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us (John 14:1-6) and on the joy that “eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor the human heart conceived,” which “God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9; Is 64:4), but also on the implications Jesus’ return to the Father means for each of his followers....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/26/the-ascension/

West Papua Online, 26 May 2022 Every year, majority West Papuan celebrate the Ascension of the Lord as an opportunity not only to focus on heaven, where the Lord Jesus has gone to prepare a place f…

23/05/2022

Head of the Papua Province Forestry and Environment Service, Jan J*p Ormuseray and Forclime – GIZ Program Director, Gerorg Buchholz. (copyright: Vihky / Lintaspapua.com) SENTANI (LINTAS PAPUA) – The community of Baborongko Village in Ebungfauw District, Jayapura Regency is now receiving support for capacity building of the village community from Forclime – GIZ (a cooperative institution of the German and Indonesian Governments)....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/23/giz-forclime-from-germany-help-strengthen-the-capacity-of-the-babborongko-community/

Head of the Papua Province Forestry and Environment Service, Jan J*p Ormuseray and Forclime – GIZ Program Director, Gerorg Buchholz. (copyright: Vihky / Lintaspapua.com) SENTANI (LINTAS PAPUA) – Th…

18/05/2022

TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA - The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Papua warmly welcomes the visit of the Official of the Embassy of New Zealand, on Papua, which also known as bumi cenderawasih (the land of the bird of paradise). For your information, the New Zealanders diplomat Patrick Fitzgibbon carried out a working visit to the Papua Provincial Government to enhance the cooperation that had been built so far....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/18/new-zealand-embassy-visits-papua-provincial-government-to-discuss-already-established-cooperation/

TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA – The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Papua warmly welcomes the visit of the Official of the Embassy of New Zealand, on Papua, which also known as bumi cenderawa…

17/05/2022

Lenis Kogoya (ANTARA/Marius Frisson Yewun) Wamena (ANTARA) - Community Leader from the central highlands of Papua Province Lenis Kogoya support the establishment of a new autonomous region (DOB) in Papua. Lenis Kogoya while in Wamena, Tuesday, saw the need for a provincial new autonomous region in the central highlands Papua because it is feasible. "As a tribal chief, I accept, agree with DOB," he emphasized....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/17/papuan-central-mountain-community-leaders-support-the-establishment-of-new-autonomous-region/

Lenis Kogoya (ANTARA/Marius Frisson Yewun) Wamena (ANTARA) – Community Leader from the central highlands of Papua Province Lenis Kogoya support the establishment of a new autonomous region (D…

17/05/2022

W Papua Map April 30, 2020 in Politics West Papua was formally transferred from the Netherlands to Indonesia on May 1, 1963. Benny Wenda keep on saying West Papua is his country, but he ran away from West Papua after leading a violent demonstration. The day of power transfer from the Dutch to Indonesia was part of decolonization process which later followed by a fair referendum, known also as the Act of Free Choice in 1969....

http://westpapua.online/2020/06/02/west-papua-public-enemy-number-one-separatism-terrorism-and-covid-19/

W Papua Map April 30, 2020 in Politics West Papua was formally transferred from the Netherlands to Indonesia on May 1, 1963. Benny Wenda keep on saying West Papua is his country, but he ran aw…

17/05/2022

Tourism in West Papua This region of the easternmost tip of Indonesia has many extraordinary natural attractions. One of them is in West Papua Province. This province, which is in the eastern region of Indonesia, is not only visited by local tourists, its popularity has been heard around the world. Here are 7 popular tourist attractions in West Papua Province....

http://westpapua.online/2020/09/03/tourism-in-west-papua/

Tourism in West Papua This region of the easternmost tip of Indonesia has many extraordinary natural attractions. One of them is in West Papua Province. This province, which is in the eastern regio…

15/05/2022

Map of one of New Autonomous Regions, Central Papua (Blue) JAKARTA - The Papuan Rising Observer Alliance (Aliansi Pemerhati Papua Bangkit) to carry out a peaceful demonstration to support the expansion of the New Autonomous Region (DOB) in Papua to improve the welfare of the indigenous Papuan people. This action was carried out behind the Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri), last Friday (13/5/2022)....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/15/the-papuan-rising-observer-alliance-to-support-government-in-accelerating-implementation-of-dob/

Map of one of New Autonomous Regions, Central Papua (Blue) JAKARTA – The Papuan Rising Observer Alliance (Aliansi Pemerhati Papua Bangkit) to carry out a peaceful demonstration to support the…

09/05/2022

With the birth of the three new autonomous regions bills in Papua, it is also beneficial, because there will be many financial regulations that will come down to the Papuan people themselves....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/09/pastor-george-sorontouw-new-autonomous-region-brings-a-better-future-for-papua/

With the birth of the three new autonomous regions bills in Papua, it is also beneficial, because there will be many financial regulations that will come down to the Papuan people themselves. The c…

08/05/2022

The Tabi Customary Council Forum supports regional expansion in Papua Province for the welfare of the community. (Photo: Antara) JAYAPURA, iNews.id - The Tabi Customary Council Forum expressed support for the government's plan to establish a new autonomous region (DOB) in Papua Province. The regional expansion in Papua is considered to have an impact on public services and welfare. Head of the Association of Heads of All Tabi Lands, Mathius Awoitauw said the Tabi indigenous people agree with the central government's plan to establish new autonomous regions in Papua....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/08/support-the-new-autonomous-regions-in-papua-tabi-traditional-forum-we-want-all-communities-to-be-prosperous/

The Tabi Customary Council Forum supports regional expansion in Papua Province for the welfare of the community. (Photo: Antara) JAYAPURA, iNews.id – The Tabi Customary Council Forum expresse…

06/05/2022

By: Alfred Jigibalom The Papuan Indigenous Youth National Leadership Council (DPN) has met with the Government to support the acceleration of the expansion of the Papua region. The division of the region is believed to be able to advance and prosper Papua. Currently, Indonesia has 34 provinces, including Papua and West Papua. The addition of new provinces occurred in the reform era, after previously during the new order there were only 27 provinces....

http://westpapua.online/2022/05/06/papuan-indigenous-youth-supports-accelerated-expansion-of-papua-region/

By: Alfred Jigibalom The Papuan Indigenous Youth National Leadership Council (DPN) has met with the Government to support the acceleration of the expansion of the Papua region. The division of the …

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