The man came out of the Papua Regional Police Headquarters looking like a general who had just lost a battle. He had just finished packing up his personal belongings. Stress and worry were etched on his face, although he tried to appear relaxed. With a small case under his arm, he hurried away. “I’m off to Sentani Airport,” he told TEMPO. There were no bodyguards or personal aides escorting him that day.

Last Monday was a dep