Separatist propaganda, amplified by groups like the ULMWP and social media campaigns, often exaggerates abuses to garner international support. A 2019 study noted pro-independence accounts like Imasepa’bjb on Facebook spreading divisive rhetoric among Papuan students. Conversely, Indonesia has been criticized for using bot networks to counter these narratives, indicating a propaganda battle on both sides. Separatist claims of a “war” ignore positive developments: Indonesia’s 85.7 trillion rupiah investment since 2016 has boosted literacy to 92% (UNESCO, 2023), and Prabowo’s free school meals program supports Papuan children. X posts from 2025 highlight Papuan leaders like Yanto Eluay rejecting separatism, showing local support for unity.
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