Joint security forces alleged of torturing four Papuans including a minor during detention in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency

On 10 May 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the Police  arbitrarily detained four indigenous Papuans at the residence of local parliament member Mr Danton Giban, located on Jalan Kurima in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province

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HRM Report “No Safe Path Home” examines allegations of booby traps in West Papua

he 24-page research report “No Safe Path Home: A report examining allegations of victim-activated explosive devices in West Papua in light of Indonesia’s obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention” examines five documented incidents involving alleged anti-personnel mines, booby traps, and other victim-activated explosive devices in the Papua Tengah province and Papua Pegunungan province between 2023 and 2025.

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Military personnel detained two pupils without warrant in Dekai, Yahukimo – Relatives unable to confirm their whereabouts

On 26 May 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Marine Corps (TNI-AL) allegedly arrested the two Papuan pupils Atinus Payage, 16, and Aman Heluka, 17, in the Paradiso area of Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province

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Arbitrary detention, alleged torture and intimidation of KNPB activist in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency

On 19 May 2026, joint Indonesian security forces apprehended Mr Ruben Kobak (alias Kone Kobak), the Head of Diplomacy for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Yahukimo Regional Branch, in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.

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Teacher and six students reportedly tortured during detention in Sinak District, Puncak Regency

A teacher and six students from SMP N 1 Senior Highschool Sinak were reportedly apprehended without warrant and subsequently tortured by military personnel during an operation in Sinak District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province, on 25 March 2026.

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Military court hears medical testimony confirming permanent injuries in acid attack against KontraS activist Andrie Yunus

On 20 May 2026, proceedings at the Jakarta II-08 Military Court heard expert medical testimony confirming that human rights activist and KontraS Deputy Coordinator, Mr Andrie Yunus suffered permanent injuries following the acid attack allegedly carried out by four Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel on 12 March 2026 in Jakarta.

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Drone attacks on Catholic church and customary gathering in Intan Jaya Regency kill one, injure four civilians and trigger mass displacement

On 17 May 2026, an Indonesian military drone reportedly dropped grenades on the St Paul’s Catholic Church in Mbamogo Village, Agisiga District, Intan Jaya Regency, shortly after worshippers had completed Sunday mass. Various sources including local media and human rights defenders reported that at least four Indigenous Papuans sustained shrapnel injuries following explosions inside the church compound.  Another indigenous Papuan was injured during a similar incident involving a battle drone in the neighbouring Danggoa Village on 19 May 2029

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At least one person killed and six indigenous Papuans injured by bullets during military operation in Tembagapura

On 7 and 8 May 2026, Indonesian military forces conducted an operation in the Kali Kabur (Kabur River) area of Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, in the Central Papua province, resulting in injuries to at least six civilians

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Military operations in Omukia District. Puncak Regency, leave at least four indigenous Papuans dead – Seven other wounded by explosive during evacuation of bodies

he Indonesian military TNI conducted operations in Omukia District, Puncak Regency, between 1 and 6 May 2026 which reportedly resulted in the deaths of four indigenous Papuans, including two women.

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Police reportedly shot seven students during civil unrest following graduation parade in Kobakma, Mamberamo Tengah Regency

On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven civilians with bullets (see photos and victim table below, source: independent HRDs), most of them senior high school students conducting a parade to celebrate their school graduation in Kobakma, Mamberamo Tengah Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.

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