Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary to Militant Leadership Monitor: Lamek Alipky Taplo - West Papuan Separatist Killed in Counterterrorism Operation
December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Dec. 18, 2025, in its Militant Leadership Monitor:
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Lamek Alipky Taplo: West Papuan Separatist Killed in Counterterrorism Operation
By Irma Rahim
Executive Summary:
* Lamek Alipky Taplo's death removed a locally dominant but low-capacity insurgent leader whose influence derived less from his ability to sustain insecurity, displace civilians . . .
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Lamek Alipky Taplo: West Papuan Separatist Killed in Counterterrorism Operation
By Irma Rahim
Executive Summary:
* Lamek Alipky Taplo's death removed a locally dominant but low-capacity insurgent leader whose influence derived less from his ability to sustain insecurity, displace civilians . . .