IDP Update April 2024: New internal displacements in Paniai
As of April 2024, 76,919 people in West Papua, most of them indigenous Papuans, remain internally displaced as a result of the armed conflict in the region.
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IDP Update, October 2023: recent displacement in Yahukimo, Pegunungan Bintang and Fakfak Regencies
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.
IDP Update, June 2023: Armed clashes and security raids cause new internal displacements in regencies Nduga, Intan Jaya and Kepulauan Yapen
Ongoing armed clashes between Indonesian security forces and the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) have caused the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to rise while at the same time preventing them from safely returning to their homes.
New internal displacement in West Papua as armed clashes intensify throughout March 2023
The armed conflict in West Papua has significantly intensified throughout March 2023, causing new internal displacements in the region. The military is proceeding with the central government’s plan to increase social interaction with indigenous Papuans in remote parts of West Papua. Military personnel are targeting schools in particular, where they can make contact with the Papuan youth.
Internal Displacement and arbitrary arrests due to armed conflict in Yahukimo Regency
New armed clashes in the Dekai District of Yahukimo Regency erupted after TPNPB fighters killed an Indonesian migrant on 20 February 2023. Multiple attacks against security force members followed. Following the attacks, joint members of the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) and the 1715 Yahukimo Military command conducted raids in the district of Dekai and the surrounding area. The raids were accompanied by 22 arbitrary arrests of indigenous Papuans.
West Papua Council of Churches laments displacement and killing of Papuans
On the 167th Anniversary of the Gospel Entering the Land of Papua, the West Papua Council of Churches (WPCC) has released a open letter praying for the safety of the …
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Papua Quarterly Report Q1 2024: Unrest and Impunity: Human Rights Abuses Persist
This report details the ongoing human rights crisis in West Papua during the first quarter. While there were some positive developments, such as convictions for police brutality, the overall situation …
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UN CCPR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 CCPR/C/IDN/CO/2
This official document presents the UN Committee on Civil and Political Rights’ detailed review of Indonesia’s efforts and obstacles in implementing rights such as protection from extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrest, torture and freedoms such as those of expression and assembly.
Papua Quarterly Report Q4: Rising public activism met with force: Torture, ill-treatment and continued impunity
HRM’s Papua Monitor Report for the fourth quarter of 2023 covers the events that happened from 1 October to 31 December 2023 regarding the conflict situation and human rights violations in West Papua. Below is a summary of the events.
40 years in exile – West Papuan refugees in PNG
In early April 2024, more than 10,000 West Papuans residing in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) commemorated the 40th anniversary of their displacement since 1984.
Annual Report 2023: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua
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.
UN CESCR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 E/C.12/IDN/CO/2
This official document presents the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ detailed review of Indonesia’s efforts and obstacles in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights. It encompasses legislative developments, environmental concerns, and the protection of human rights, offering a thorough analysis and recommendations based on the committee’s 75th session findings.
Indonesia completes Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Review at the UN
The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights completed its seventy-fifth session after adopting concluding observations on the reports of Indonesia, together with the countries Iraq, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania, and Sweden.
Military members shot two Papuans during electoral activity in Mamba Village, Intan Jaya
On 28 February 2024, tragedy struck in Titigi Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua. Members of the Indonesian National Army command Yonif 330 reportedly shot down the two indigenous Papuans, Selli Maiseni, 17, and Mr Mikalon Yoani, 26.
TPNPB orders the release of kidnapped New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens
Hope has emerged after the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) ordered the release of a New Zealand pilot held captive for a year. Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped in February 2023 by a TPNPB faction led by Egianus Kogoya, sparking international concern and highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Security forces raid villages in Omukia and Gome, Puncak Regency – 3 villagers tortured, one killed
Security forces conducted raids in the villages Manggume and Aminggaru, Omukia District, as well as in the villages Yenggernok and Agiyome in the Gome District, following the theft of an automatic firearm by members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) on 1 February 2023
Forgotten People of Maybrat – A report on the humanitarian crisis in the Maybrat Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province
Updated information that reached the Human Rights Monitor in December 2023 indicates that the conflict and humanitarian situation in Maybrat has again deteriorated. First, the armed conflict situation in Maybrat throughout 2023 appeared to be under control. HRM documented two armed attacks between January and October 2023, resulting in the death of one security force officer in the Aifat Timur Tengah District.
Public hospital and Puskesmas in Nduga indefinitely closed
The Nduga Regional General Hospital (RSUD) and the Kenyam Health Centre (Puskesmas) have ceased operations due to the non-payment of health workers’ honorarium for five months, from July to November 2023
IPD Update, Nov 2023: The IDP crisis persists across West Papua
Maybrat Regency The Secretariat of Justice and Peace (SKP in Indonesian) of the Catholic Church visited IDPs who were victims of the Kisor conflict more than two years ago in the Maybrat Regency. They had to flee their home villages and seek …
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IDP’s humanitarian crisis in Papua: Catholic Church calls for immediate government action
The Secretariat of Justice and Peace (SKP in Indonesian) of the Catholic Church throughout Papua says 46,926 civilians were displaced from their villages due to armed conflict and urges the government to return the refugees to their hometowns. The urge was conveyed through the Pastoral Appeal of the SKP of the Catholic Church throughout Papua issued in Sorong, West Papua Province, on 12 October 2023.