The Papua conflict (Indonesian: Konflik Papua) is an ongoing conflict in Western New Guinea (Papua) between Indonesia and the Free Papua Movement (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua …

The Free Papua Movement or Free Papua Organization (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua Merdeka, OPM) is a name given to a separatist movement that aims to separate West Papua from …

21 hours ago · The Free Papua Movement (OPM) rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks they said were aimed at “intelligence agents” disguised as teachers and medical workers in …

The new operation aimed to attack OPM strongholds and eliminate the rebels in Papua. This marked a decisive shift in strategy, with the Indonesian forces striving to crush the OPM's …

Apr 22, 2024 · The government's decision on April 5 to reuse the term OPM for armed separatists in Papua—previously called the Armed Criminal Group (KKB)--highlighted the gravity of …

Apr 27, 2021 · Brigadier General Putu Danny Nugraha Karya, 50, a veteran Balinese special forces officer, is the first general to die from hostile fire in the Free Papua Movement’s (OPM) …

2 days ago · The OPM has been fighting for an independent Papua for decades and loosely comprises various groups operating separately in many districts. The group that allegedly …

May 19, 2024 · Some 29 former members of the separatist group Free Papua Movement (OPM) operating in Southwest Papua have sworn allegiance to the Unitary State of the Republic of …

Apr 12, 2024 · Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) on Friday described an attack by separatist rebels in Central Papua in which a sub-district military …

Dec 21, 2018 · Troops are hunting for members of the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement (OPM), who killed at least 17 construction workers early this month. It was the deadliest attack …