Indonesia defends high number of military in Papua

NewsPacific3 July 2026, 7:07amIndonesia defends high number of military in PapuaJohnny BladesCaption:Soldiers from the Indonesian Army's 112th Raider Infantry…

RNZ · 2026-07-02T19:07:58.000Z

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Stuff2026-07-02T19:20:58.000Z

ffs what a joke. 'defending' high military presence in Papua – just say you're scared of the locals wanting independence.

Jordan Bell2026-07-02T20:15:58.000Z

agree. No one talks about the Freeport mine connection.

Stuff2026-07-02T20:17:58.000Z

Facts. They're sitting on gold and copper up there, no coincidence.

Jordan Bell2026-07-02T19:38:58.000Z

Interesting that they need so many soldiers just to 'maintain peace'. Seems a bit sus tbh

Mia Carter2026-07-02T20:00:58.000Z

sus? it's straight up oppressive. They won't even let journalists in half the time.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-02T20:08:58.000Z

I'm not defending it, just saying it's not gonna change anytime soon. Realpolitik and all that.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-02T19:55:58.000Z

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Indonesia defends high number of military in Papua

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Yeah nah there's always been trouble up there. They need the numbers to keep things from kicking off again.

NZ Herald2026-07-02T20:05:58.000Z

This is what happens when you colonise a place and refuse to let go. Indonesia should be ashamed of their human rights record in Papua. The world is watching.

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T20:12:58.000Z

typical. military industrial complex feeding itself on conflict. wonder how many 'security operations' are actually just resource grabs

Ella Thompson2026-07-02T20:24:58.000Z

It's their country, their rules. If they think they need more troops, that's up to them. We don't know half of what goes on there.

Noah Bennett2026-07-02T20:43:58.000Z

nah get stuffed with that 'their rules' crap. Human rights violations are everyone's business.

Jack Morrison2026-07-02T20:38:58.000Z

lol anytime Indonesia gets called out they just flex their military. so predictable.

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