Christian Solidarity International (CSI) raised concerns at the UN Human Rights Council on 1 October 2026 that the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in West Papua’s six provinces had reached 127,000 by September 2026, up from 105,000 six months earlier
CSI statement at the UN: Displacement in West Papua has climbed to 127,000 Read More »
This 11-page report lists cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns; developments in the armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua; and international responses and initiatives.
Papua Monitor Q2 2026: Escalating conflict, drone attacks and mass displacement Read More »
On 29 June, two Papuan civilians, Mr Daud Hagisimijau, 18, and 16-year-old Kiko Hagisimijau, were reportedly shot by security force personnel while assisting in the construction of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Titigi Village
As of early June 2026, more than 125,931 civilians across multiple regencies remained internally displaced due to military operations and armed conflict
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
This 11-page report lists cases and developments including human rights violations and their patterns; developments in the armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting
Papua Monitor Q1 2026: No de-escalation as military operations drive new displacement Read More »
Between January and March 2026, human rights defenders and local media covered new internal displacements in West Papua due to new security force raids and the increasing presence of military personnel in the central highlands. As of 1 January 2026, more than 107,039 civilians across multiple regencies remained internally displaced due to military operations and armed conflict
Between 16 and 19 March 2026, joint Indonesian military and police forces conducted security operations in the districts Fef and Bamus Bama, Tambrauw Regency, South West Papua province. Security force personnel reportedly detained at least 12 villagers without warrants.
An Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) air-and-ground operation in Yigemili Village, Melagi District, Lanny Jaya Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 05 October 2025, allegedly resulted in the enforced disappearance of two civilians named Mr Yoban Kine Wenda, 60, and Mr Wiringga Walia Wenda, 23.
Between September and October 2025, West Papua experienced widespread internal displacement affecting more than 103,218 civilians across multiple regencies due to Indonesian military operations and armed conflict
