Indonesia says eight miners killed by Papua rebels
By The BriefBrief
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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