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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about West Papua, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 44stories have been published about West Papua which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Police Say They Will Soon Announce Results of Investigation Into Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat

West Papua · West Papua

Police Say They Will Soon Announce Results of Investigation Into Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat

Bareskrim is currently investigating the mining case further.Read Article

'It quickly becomes clear that things are not good. What follows is a blur of suppressed panic and a mad fumbled search of the boat...'

West Papua · West Papua

'It quickly becomes clear that things are not good. What follows is a blur of suppressed panic and a mad fumbled search of the boat...'

A terrifying medical episode in a remote anchorage tests liveaboards Miranda Baker and Elliot Russo – but reveals the strength of the cruising communityFriday evening, 21 February, 2025, and we are anchored inside a reef lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. The entrance to the lagoon is narrow, and uncharted. It’s the type of approach that needs daylight and two people to navigate: one on the bow directing the course, th…Read Article

How Does Nickel Mining Impact the Lives of Indigenous Communities in Raja Ampat?

West Papua · West Papua

How Does Nickel Mining Impact the Lives of Indigenous Communities in Raja Ampat?

Nickel mining in Raja Ampat threatens the lives of indigenous people, causing environmental damage, rights violations, and the loss of traditional livelihoods.See the Story

Minister of Environment Opens Opportunity for Criminal Sanctions for 4 Nickel Mining Companies in Raja Ampat

Minister of Environment (LH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said that there were three legal approaches taken by the government in the case in Raja Ampat.West Papua · West Papua See the Story

Golkar Legislators Say Raja Ampat Mining Permit Revocation Is a Form of Implementing a Sustainable Green Economy

The government has revoked the mining business permits (IUP) of four companies in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.West Papua · West Papua See the Story

DPR Monitors PT Gag Nickel Mine in Raja Ampat: Must Bring Comfort to Local Residents

Deputy Chairman of Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives Nurdin Halid expressed his full support for President Prabowo Subianto's decision to revoke 4 IUPs in Raja Ampat.West Papua · West Papua Read Article

PBNU Denies Allegations of Receiving Funds From PT Gag Nikel Raja Ampat

PBNU denied allegations that there was a flow of funds from PT Gag Nikel Raja Ampat to PBNU.West Papua · West Papua Read Article

Horrifying! Angela Gilsha Expelled From Raja Ampat Nickel Mine, Reveals Severe Damage and Calls for Environmental Awareness

In her upload, Angela Gilsha tells the details of the incident she experienced. Her initial intention was to see the conditions in the field firsthand and document Raja AmpatWest Papua · West Papua Read Article

ReShark 5 Years of Impact - Bird's Head Seascape

Happy Birthday-Selamat Ulang Tahun to ReShark, they just turned five! But despite being so young their impact is already huge. The report, “5 Years of Impact” reflects on ReShark’s first five years and their evolution from an ambitious vision to a dynamic force in shark and ray conservation. It all began in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia with their first initiative, the Stegostoma tigrinum Augmentation and Recover (StAR) Project, which aims …West Papua · West Papua Read Article

Angela Gilsha Expelled From Nickel Mine in Raja Ampat, Panicked and Feared

Angela Gilsha experienced a tense moment while visiting a nickel mine in Raja Ampat. The actress and activist was faced with an unexpected situation. Angela...West Papua · West Papua Read Article

[Opinion] Experts Highlight Circulation of Raja Ampat AI Images: Healthy Public Participation Must Be Based on Facts

Co-Founder of the Institute for Security and Strategic Studies (ISESS), Khairul Fahmi, highlighted the potential dangers of AI-based visual manipulation that could mislead public opinion.Opinion · West Papua Read Article