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Rewriting Indonesia's National History

Path to recognition or the repetition of Papua’s wounds?

Jun 25, 2025
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By: Johanes E.S. Wato

The Indonesian government is currently undertaking an initiative to rewrite its national history, aiming to create a narrative that is more inclusive, contextual, and fact-based. The Ministry of Culture has budgeted Rp9 billion (US$551,000), with the funds already been approved and disbursed through the state budget. The revised his…

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