This 12-page document outlines cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns, the escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians, significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua, and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 July to 30 September 2025.
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.
UN side event examines indigenous rights and state violence in Indonesia Read More »
A five-year-old boy and two adults have been wounded during an Indonesian military operation in West Papua’s Intan Jaya regency, Papua Tengah province.
This 9-page document lists cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns; escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua; and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 January to 31 March 2025.
In several districts across West Papua, educational services are facing severe disruptions, with thousands of students unable to access basic education.
Education crisis in West Papua: multiple districts face serious challenges Read More »
The armed conflict in West Papua throughout 2024 remained a driving force behind human rights violations in the Papuan provinces, characterised by reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands. Authorities continued to restrict freedom of expression by dispersing peaceful protests.
Annual Report 2024: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua Read More »
Over 120 civil society organisations from Europe and Indonesia, including Human Rights Monitor, have called on the European Union and Indonesia to end negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) being developed will likely pose significant risks to environmental and human rights, particularly for indigenous peoples and other vulnerable groups in the Indonesian archipelago.
Prominent Papuan human rights activist Yones Douw died on Sunday, 2 February 2025 at his home in Karang Timur, Kali Harapan Village, Nabire District, Papua Tengah Province.
West Papua mourns Yones Douw: A lifetime dedicated to human rights advocacy Read More »
In 2020, the European Commission launched the European Green Deal, an ambitious policy framework targeting climate neutrality across the European Union (EU) by 2050. Central to this initiative is the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a policy designed to ensure that products entering the EU market are deforestation-free.
EUDR and West Papua: Will Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law deliver real change? Read More »
This 6-page document lists cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns; escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua; and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 October to 31 December 2024.
This comprehensive research report, compiled in 2024 and published in early 2025, reveals evidence of widespread, systematic attacks against indigenous civilians during security force operations in Indonesia’s Papua Tengah Province in April 2023.
Human Rights Monitor’s latest report reveals evidence of widespread and systematic attacks against indigenous civilians in Indonesia’s Papua Tengah Province during security force operations in April 2023. The investigation documents extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure, killings, and mass displacement that may constitute crimes against humanity.
New report documents alleged crimes against humanity in West Papua’s Intan Jaya Regency Read More »
This comprehensive 11-page document lists cases and developments including human rights violations and their patterns; escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting
Papua Quarterly Report Q3 2024: Civil Society Resistance and Human Rights Advocacy Read More »
A new report has revealed the devastating impacts of palm oil investment in Papua, Indonesia, on both the environment and indigenous communities. The study, conducted by researcher Wiko Saputra, found that while the economic benefits of the industry are limited, the environmental and social costs are significant.
Indigenous land rights under threat – the impact of palm oil expansion in Papua Read More »
he National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has admitted to facing significant delays in investigating a torture case involving indigenous Papuan civilians in Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province.
Impunity concerns – slow progress in investigating Puncak torture case Read More »
The case of Papuan journalist Victor Mambor, who was the victim of a Molotov bomb attack in early 2023, continues to be a source of controversy and concern. Despite multiple attempts to seek justice, the perpetrators of the attack remain at large.
Police work questioned in bombing case targeting Victor Mambor Read More »
On 18 July 2024, the dispute over gold panning land in Kapiraya District escalated tensions between the Mee and Kamoro tribes. This dispute threatens the peaceful coexistence that has long been maintained between the two tribes.
Tensions over illegal gold mine in Central Papua escalate Read More »
Recent findings highlight the ongoing use of treason charges to suppress peaceful activism in Papua, raising significant concerns over the infringement of fundamental human rights. A report by the Alliance for Democracy for Papua (AlDP) and Tapol, launched in Jayapura in July 2024, reveals that treason laws are frequently employed to criminalise activists advocating for Papuan rights.
Report highlights misapplication of treason charges against Papuan activists Read More »
This comprehensive 9-page document lists cases and developments including human rights violations and their patterns; escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting
On 23 January 2023, Papuan journalist Victor Mambor became the target of a bomb attack at his residence. This incident, which threatened him and underscored the dangers faced by journalists in Papua, has sparked significant controversy and criticism over the handling of the investigation by law enforcement.
Pretrial application rejected in Victor Mambor bombing case Read More »
