Papua conflict

1962–present separatist conflict in Indonesian New Guinea

The Papua conflict (Indonesian: Konflik Papua) is an ongoing conflict in Western New Guinea between Indonesia and the Free Papua Movement (Organisasi Papua Merdeka, OPM), a pro-independence group in the region. Following the withdrawal of Dutch colonial rule from Dutch New Guinea in 1962, the United Nations (UN) oversaw a short transitional period before Indonesia took full control in 1963. Since then, Papuan fighters have launched a low-intensity armed resistance targeting the military and police, alongside acts of civil resistance and peaceful protests.

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