South Papua: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

News •

BNPB steps up cloud seeding as wildfires persist in South Papua • Nov. 4, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jakarta Post)

Fires at Papua food estate worsen haze pollution, raise environmental concerns • Oct. 23, 2026, 11:52 PM ET (Toronto Star)

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