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Papua Movement: News and Analysis from Papua, Indonesia
Papua Movement (papuamovement.com) is an English-language publication about development in Papua, Indonesia. It covers food security and local crops such as sago, infrastructure such as the Trans-Papua road network, the regional economy, customary land rights, health, education and security, as well as Papua's ties with Pacific neighbours.
Papua Movement is published by the Youth Foundation for Indonesian Peace (YPPI) and edited by Steve Rick Elson Mara, an Indigenous Papuan peace researcher. Since July 2026 it has published more than 100 articles. Read more about us and our editorial policy.
Frequently asked questions about Papua Movement
What is Papua Movement?
Papua Movement is an English-language publication at papuamovement.com about development in Papua, Indonesia. It explains how roads, food systems, schools and clinics are changing life in Papua, and has published news, explainers and opinion since July 2026.
Who runs Papua Movement?
Papua Movement is published by the Youth Foundation for Indonesian Peace (Yayasan Pemuda Untuk Perdamaian Indonesia, YPPI), a registered Indonesian youth foundation, and edited by Steve Rick Elson Mara, an Indigenous Papuan PhD candidate in Peace Studies at the University of Bradford. It is funded by YPPI members' contributions.
What topics does Papua Movement cover?
It covers food security and agriculture, infrastructure and connectivity, the local economy and small businesses, customary land rights, health and education, security incidents, and Papua's relations with Pacific countries such as Vanuatu and Fiji.
How does Papua Movement handle sources and opinion?
Claims by the military, police, government or armed groups are attributed to their source, and unverified claims are marked as such. Opinion pieces are labeled and filed under Opinion. Errors are corrected and noted, as set out in our editorial policy.
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Sorong’s Fish Markets and the Marine Economy of Southwest Papua
The Sorong fish market at Jembatan Puri, the fishers who supply it, and plans to make Sorong a seafood processing hub for Southwest Papua.
Can Foreign Journalists and Tourists Visit West Papua?
Can foreign journalists and tourists visit West Papua? The 2015 opening, visa and police rules, why critics say access is limited, and travel advice.
Religion in West Papua: Are Christians Free to Worship?
Religion in West Papua: about 80% of people are Christian. What the law says, the role of churches, past tensions, and claims of persecution.
Where Do Pacific Countries Stand on West Papua?
Where Pacific countries stand on West Papua: who backs Indonesia’s sovereignty, who raises rights concerns, and how Indonesia responds.
The Grasberg Mine: What Does It Mean for Papua?
The Grasberg mine explained: who owns it since 2018, how much it pays Papua, what it does for local people, and the main criticisms.
Why Did Indonesia Create New Provinces in Papua?
Why Indonesia split Papua into six provinces in 2022, what has changed since, from elected governors to new offices, and why some Papuans object.
Papua Special Autonomy (Otsus): What Is It and What Has It Funded?
Papua special autonomy explained: how Otsus works, the Rp190.9 trillion sent since 2002, what it pays for, the results so far and the criticism.
Editorial: Attacks on Civilians in Papua Are Not a Liberation Struggle
Editorial: This article sets out the view of Papua Movement’s editors. Over the past eight years, armed groups in Papua’s…
From Papua to the Pacific: Food Cooperation Builds Regional Prosperity
The article explores how agricultural cooperation between Papua and Pacific Island nations can strengthen food security, expand market access, and…
Strategic Pacific Position Powers Papuan Regional Growth
The article explores how Papua’s strategic position near Pacific Island nations and Asian trade routes can create opportunities for regional…
