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Nine women and children allegedly held hostage in Indonesia’s Central Papua
Indonesia
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 2:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A report alleges that the OPM is holding nine women and children hostage in Central Papua. The incident involves civilians and an armed group.
SO WHAT?
The alleged hostage-taking poses a serious safety risk and could fuel wider insecurity in Papua.
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