Event Brief
Indonesia says eight miners killed by Papua rebels
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: Indonesia says eight miners were killed in Papua, according to the rebels’ claim of a “cleansing operation.”
WHO: West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB)
WHAT: TPNPB said it carried out a “cleansing operation” against people it described as soldiers/police disguised as illegal gold miners, and Indonesia said eight miners were killed.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM ET
WHERE: Papua, Indonesia
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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