Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Indonesia’s president favors reducing soldiers in Papua

Indonesia

Indonesian President Joko Widodo backs Papua troop cuts. Widodo appointed a new chief of armed forces on Monday. Andika Perkasa, former military chief, prioritized Papua insurgents. The military of Indonesia has been charged with violating human rights while putting down a protracted independence movement in the eastern province of Papua, according to Indonesian President Joko … Read more