Polres Mimika confirms 9 teenage girls held hostage in Jila
Police have obtained the victims' names, ages 13-17, and are preparing a crime-scene review with extra Brimob personnel.
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Pigai draws a line on Papua demands: welfare yes, independence no
He urged evidence-based advocacy and said proposals for prosecutors in Paniai, Puncak Jaya and Mulia could improve access to justice.
Clash in Jila, Mimika kills 1 TNI soldier
Two other soldiers were wounded, and authorities are still evacuating the victims while probing a group believed led by Pemne Kogoya.
Menko Polkam seeks probe into lowering of Merah Putih in Aceh
The government also flagged unrest in Papua Tengah that reportedly injured several officers and urged prosecution of those behind the violence.
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TNI sends 2 tons of aid to 3 drought-hit districts in Puncak
Residents in Agandugume, Oneri and Lambewi have faced food shortages since June 2026 as extreme weather cut harvests.
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Freeport targets 43 tons of gold output in 2028 after GBC slide
Grasberg Block Cave is projected to return to full capacity in the second half of 2027, with 2026 gold output near 21 tons.
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Papua farm budget rises to Rp3.2 trillion in 2026
Papua Tengah and Papua Pegunungan will each get 100,000 farm equipment packages, while Wanam gets 250 hectares of new rice fields.
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KemenHAM drops plan for special probe into Papua shooting
The ministry will still send a team to meet the victim's family and assess recovery needs, including psychological support.
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Freeport submits draft for 12% divestment in IUPK extension
The 12% share transfer to the government must be signed before a new IUPK is issued in 2041.
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