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KNPB says bombing sign of organised operation to silence Papuan activists
Suara Papua – March 18, 2026
Jayapura – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) central management has stated that the terror attack that occurred at the KNPB central secretariat in Kampwolker, Waena, Jayapura city, Papua, was part of a widespread pattern of intimidation against activists and civil liberties.

The incident, which is suspected to be an exploding bomb, occurred in the early hours of Monday March 16 after an object was dropped using a drone in the yard of the KNPB secretariat.
TNI soldiers involved in acid attack must be tried in civil court: Coalition
Kompas.com – March 18, 2026
Shela Octavia, Nawir Arsyad Akbar, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition is calling for the four soldiers suspected of throwing acid on human rights activist Andrie Yunus to be prosecuted in a general court, not a military court.

"The Civil Society Coalition is urging that the four suspects be criminally prosecuted through the general justice system, so that transparency and accountability can be guaranteed", said the Coalition in an official statement received by Kompas.com on Wednesday March 18.
Bombing of KNPB office in Papua part of widening intimidation campaign
Jubi Papua – March 17, 2026
Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The Central Board of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) says that the bomb attack on their office is part of a widespread campaign of intimidation.

The KNPB central office in Kampwolker Waena, Yabansai Village, Heram district, Jayapura City, Papua, was terrorised by an explosion suspected to be a bomb early on Monday March 16.
Papua rights coalition urges police to solve acid attack on rights activist
Suara Papua – March 17, 2026
Jayapura – The Papuan Law Enforcement and Human Rights Coalition is urging the president of the Republic of Indonesia to immediately order security forces to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of the terror attack against human rights defender Andrie Yunus.

This demand follows the chemical attack on Yunus which is considered a terrorist attack and attempted premeditated murder of a human rights defender in Indonesia.
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Drunken Republic
Snatched later
Kompas.id – January 10, 2026
Despite repeated claims that foreign powers are trying to steal Indonesia's natural resources and warning people of foreign interference in the country, President Prabowo Subianto has been conspicuously silent on the January 3 abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Madura.
Home comedian
Kompas.id – January 10, 2026
Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono has been reported to police over material in his stand-up comedy special Mens Rea, igniting debate over the limits of satire, free expression and the application of Indonesia's new Criminal Code.
Delusions – resolutions
Kompas.id – January 3, 2026
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto is making grand promises for 2026 while downplaying its failure to achieve the same promises made last year.
Holy night
Kompas.id - December 21, 2025
Cities across Indonesia will not be celebrating New Year with their usual fanfare, choosing instead subdued celebrations as a gesture of solidarity with communities devastated by floods and landslides in Sumatra that have killed more than 1,000 people.
Lots of homework
Kompas Newspaper – December 20, 2025
When the Constitutional Court handed down a ruling on November 13 prohibiting active police officers from holding civilian posts, many assumed that this would put an end to the legal loopholes allowing thousands of officers to serve in government ministries and state agencies.
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