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Christian Solidarity International called on the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to address threats in West Papua.| humanrightsmonitor.org
he arbitrary detention of Mr Son Balingga, a civilian wrongfully arrested in Yahukimo on 5 August 2025, has now exceeded 120 days without any evidence linking him to armed groups or criminal activity, violating Indonesian criminal procedure laws (KUHAP). The post Detention update: Son Balingga’s arbitrary detention exceeds legal limits as authorities shift responsibility appeared first on .|
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum, held 8-12 September 2025 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, concluded with leaders celebrating achievements on climate resilience and regional security. The post Pacific Islands Forum 2025: Pacific leaders plan to visit West Papua in 2026 appeared first on .|
he systematic militarisation of West Papua's highland regions since August 2025 represents an unprecedented transformation of civilian territories into military operation zones, with direct implications for armed conflict escalation, natural resource extraction, and population displacement. The post Growing human rights concerns amidst significant expansion of military presence across the West Papuan central highlands appeared first on .|
Christian Solidarity International called on the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to address threats in West Papua.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 27 September 2025, military members (TNI) of the 123/Rajawali Task Force opened fire on civilians in the town of Agats, Asmat Regency, South Papua Province, following an altercation. The post Shooting of civilians by military members triggers civil unrest in Agats, Asmat Regency appeared first on .|
he World Council of Churches and Franciscans International, together with several partner organisations, convened a side event during the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 22 September, examining conditions one year into Indonesia's current administration.| humanrightsmonitor.org
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will host a UN Human Rights Council side event on West Papua to be held in Geneva on 22 September.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Open Letter from Pacific CSOs to PIF on the Situation in West Papua The post Open Letter from Pacific CSOs to PIF on the Situation in West Papua appeared first on .|
In the early hours of 7 August 2025, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly raided the Oholumu Village, Mewoluk District, Puncak Jaya Regency, resulting in the burning of civilian homes, the destruction of church facilities, and the shooting of a 13-year-old girl named Y. W. The post Military operation in Puncak Jaya leaves 13-year-old girl wounded and village in ruins appeared first on .|
On 17 July 2025, security forces were recorded demanding community funds from village heads in Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua.| humanrightsmonitor.org
As of mid-August 2025, 80,709 people in West Papua remain internally displaced as a result of armed conflict between TNI-Polri and OPM.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 10 August 2025, Indonesian security forces shot three children at the Moanemani Airport, Kamu, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 12 June 2025, police officers detained LBH lawyer Imanus Komba, and protester Kolki Gwijangge during a demonstration in Jayapura, Papua.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 16 April 2025, Indonesian army members and civilians ill-treated Damianus Goo at Moanemani market in Dogiyai, Papua Tengah Province.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 10 April 2025, members of the Student Executive Board of the University of Papua (BEM UNIPA), supported by Papuan students and civil society, conducted a peaceful protest against the revision of the Military Law and the expansion of the National Strategic Projects (PSN) in Manokwari, Papua Barat Province.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Amnesty International Secretary General, Mrs Agnes Callamard, issued a warning regarding the rise in authoritarian practices in Indonesia.| humanrightsmonitor.org
“If the Indonesian government has its way, the area we’ve always called home, where we’ve lived and hunted for thousands of years, will cease to exist.”— Rosa Moiwend.| E-Tangata
On 1 November 2024, the Supreme Court rejected the cassation appeal filed by the indigenous Awyu tribe against PT Indo Asiana Lestari.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 24 September 2024, the Indonesian Supreme Court acquitted human rights activists Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti from all charges.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 21 September 2024, the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) released pilot from New Zealand Captain Phillip Mark Mehrtens.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Lami Faan, a Papuan human rights defender from Maybrat was intimidated following her testimony at the United Nations Human Rights Council.| humanrightsmonitor.org
