Papua
Persipura supporters riot after promotion playoff defeat
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Riots broke out at Lukas Enembe Stadium after Persipura Jayapura lost 0-1 to Adhyaksa FC in the Championship League 2 promotion playoff on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Deputy Home Minister Ribka Haluk praised the third Strategic Papua Analysis Conference held in Jayapura. The forum was deemed vital for strengthening development rooted in local wisdom.
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Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Penitentiary Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra has deemed the title of the documentary film Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita provocative. He confirmed that the government has not banned screenings of the film.
The children's film 'Teman Tegar: Maira–Whisper from Papua' explores themes of friendship and environmental awareness through the adventures of two young protagonists in Papua. Directed by Anggi Frisca, it highlights threats to indigenous forests from logging and mining. The over-90-minute movie is scheduled for release in Indonesian cinemas starting February 5, 2026.
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More than 2,000 Papuan people from the Jabodetabek area filled the Graha Marinir Building in Central Jakarta for a Christmas celebration organized by the Papuan Family Harmony on December 13, 2025. The event was initially planned for 1,000 attendees, but high enthusiasm led to a packed venue. The celebration highlighted brotherhood and solidarity among migrants.