HE is called Bram. He does not want to reveal his real name. At 17, this young man is a mid-level leader in the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPN-PB). The jungle in Keerom regency, south of Jayapura on the border with Papua New Guinea, is the operational area of his troops. Since childhood, Bram has learned to use firearms and follow tracks. "I'm here waging a struggle," he said.

On Monday three weeks ago, Tempo visited Bram's headquarters and