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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
Coalition Files Lawsuit Against Legal Provisions Enabling Forced Evictions and Resource Extraction in Strategic National Projects On 19 August 2025, eight civil society organisations, one individual, and twelve victims of […] The post Indigenous peoples and PSN victims challenge Job Creation Law at Indonesia’s Constitutional Court appeared first on .|
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
The ICESCR is one of the two main international human rights treaties. It establishes the rights of all people in the domain of economics, society and culture such as the right to education or adequate health care.| humanrightsmonitor.org
As one of the two main international human rights treaties the ICCPR establishes the rights and freedoms for civil and political engagement such as the freedom of expression and assembly, prohibition of torture, extra-judicial killings or discrimination based on colour, sex or social origin.| 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
Police officers alleged of torturing indigenous Papuan to death in Dekai| 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 1 August 2023, the Intan Jaya district government officially opened flights in order to return people from Intan Jaya who fled to Nabire, Paniai and Timika away from the armed conflict between the Indonesian military and the TPNPB, which has been ongoing since December 2019.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Armed violence statistics and a series of recent attacks indicate that the conflict in West Papua reached a new level of escalation in 2022| humanrightsmonitor.org
Hundreds of indigenous activists across Indonesia rejected the National Strategic Projects that threaten their land, livelihood and culture| humanrightsmonitor.org
Indonesia-wide protests erupted in response to the government's controversial revision of the 2004 Indonesian Armed Forces Law UU TNI.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Mr Haris Azhar (Founder of Lokataru) and Ms Fatia Maulidiyanti (Coordinator of KontraS) have been facing legal proceedings for alleged defamation against Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Mr Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, since 2021. The trial of the criminalisation case against Fatia and Haris entered the stage of examining the reporting witness, namely Mr Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, on 8 June 2023.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Security forces raided the villages Manggume, Aminggaru, Yenggernok, and Agiyome, Papua, following the theft of a firearm on 1 February 2023,| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 20 December 2024, environmental activist Sulfianto Alias was beaten by a group of individuals in Teluk Bintuni, Papua Barat Province.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Human rights defender Marcho Pahabol has been subjected to intimidation and violent attacks in the town of Dekai, Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 17 May 2024, Peni Pekei was arrested by Damai Cartenz Task Force and the Dogiyai Police in Paniai Timur District, Papua Tengah 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 24 March 2025, violence escalated in the Moanemani, Dogiyai Regency, as police officers dispersed people at the market with teargas.| 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
The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) in Papua seems to be restricting and blocking access to information by the indigenous community of Awyu regarding the company PT Indo Asiana Letari (PT IAL), specifically information related to the PT IAL’s Plantation Business license. The palm oil company operates in the Awyu’s customary land around Digoel and Mappi Rivers in Boven Digoel Regency, Papua Province. It is planning to replace customary forests with palm oil plan...| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 13 October 2024, around 11:00 am, Yonif 509 Balawara Yudha military members attempted to stop Mr Pianus Sani, 18, and Sepe Bagubau, 15, as the youth drove their motorcycle back home. Fearful of the military members, Mr Pianus Sani did not stop the motorcycle but continued driving.| humanrightsmonitor.org
The Indonesian military continues to intensify its operations in West Papua, leading lately to increased displacement of indigenous communities and severe human rights abuses. Recent reports from the conflict-ridden region of Intan Jaya in Papua province have raised serious concerns about the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire between the Indonesian National Army (TNI) and the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB).| humanrightsmonitor.org
The Indonesian government's rice field in Merauke, Papua Selatan lack free prior informed consent environmental risks.| humanrightsmonitor.org
This document lists cases and developmentsincluding human rights violations and their patterns, between 1 October and 31 December 2024.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Military members carried out a series of torture and extra-judicial killings of indigenous Papuans in the Intan Jaya, West Papua.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Members of the Yonif 509/BY military unit tortured and killed Yulianus Abugau in Mamba, Sugapa, Intan Jaya, West Papua on 8 December 2024.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 2 November 2023, the Jayapura State Administrative Court (PTUN Jayapura) rejected a lawsuit filed by the indigenous Awyu Tribe in Papua against PT Indo Asiana Lestari (PT IAL).| humanrightsmonitor.org
The Awyu tribe in Papua is continuing their fight against an oil palm plantation on their customary land. In February 2024, they appealed a court decision that rejected their lawsuit against the environmental permit issued to PT Indo Asiana Lestari (PT IAL).| humanrightsmonitor.org
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
Cases of human rights violations| humanrightsmonitor.org
A video showing a police officer assaulting an evangelist during his demonstration (individual speech) in front of the Biak Numfor Resort Police Office has gone viral and has caused significant public concern and led to immediate actions by the authorities.| humanrightsmonitor.org
Security forces raided residential houses at the Kali Bonto Estuary in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 21 August 2023.| 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
West Papua in 2023 faced a significantly worse human rights situation than the rest of Indonesia. Decades of unresolved conflict have further escalated since December 2018, leading to a surge in extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands.| humanrightsmonitor.org
On 27 June 2024, a devastating fire consumed the home of Tribrata TV journalist Sempurna Pasaribu in Padang Mas Village, Karo Regency, North Sumatra. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:30 am, resulted in the deaths of Pasaribu (47), his wife Elfrida Ginting (48), their son Sudi Investi Pasaribu (12), and their grandson Loin Situngkir (2). The fire initially raised suspicions, prompting investigations into the possible involvement of military personnel.| humanrightsmonitor.org
According to data compiled by human rights defenders in various regencies across West Papua, as of September 2023, a total of 76,228 people, most of them indigenous Papuans, remain internally displaced because of the armed conflict.| humanrightsmonitor.org
