Cases of human rights violations
On 5 February 2025, about 225 military personnel went from Pogoma Village through the jungle until they reached community gardens near the Keangga Hamlet. According to the information received, the …
On 9 March 2025, two indigenous Papuans faced cultural discrimination inside the church for using customary clothes at the cathedral in Merauke
On 10 March 2025, members of the Papua Barat Regional Police (Polda Papua Barat) intimidated students at the Jayawijaya student dormitory in Manokwari
On 5 March 2025, a police officer reportedly stabbed Mr Elinus Walianggen during police detention in the town of Elelim Yalimo Regency.
On 19 October 2024, the Indonesian military (509/BY TNI), in collaboration with the Indonesian National Police launched an operation in Bilogai Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
On 30 December 2024, a shooting occurred at a cockfighting arena in Prafi, Manokwari Regency, Papua Barat Province. A police officer’s warning shot killed a civilian named Amir Hidayat Sianturi.
A police officer with the initials EMP is suspected of raping the girls, aged 13 and 14 years after the two victims were caught stealing in Kaimana, Papua Barat Province.
On 4 March 2025, Mr Aguni Sondegau, a 25-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was arbitrarily arrested and tortured by members of the Yonif 509 military unit at the Holomama Military Post, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
On 14 February 2025, members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) arbitrarily detained and tortured Mr Abner Karet, 23, in Sorong City, Papua Barat Daya Province.
On 12 January 2025, Mrs Kesya Irene Yola Lestaluhu, a 20-year-old woman, was found murdered in Saoka Beach, Sorong, Papua Barat Daya Province. The perpetrator, Mr Agung Suyono Ponidi, a 23-year-old member of the Indonesian Navy, confessed to stabbing the victim multiple times after engaging in sexual intercourse.
On 27 February 2025, members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) arbitrarily arrested and tortured Mr Goliath Sani. in Mamba Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province,
On 16 February 2025, police officers allegedly assaulted Mr Day Abuy, in front of the Mangga Market Police Post, Merauke City, Papua Selatan Province
On 12 February 2025, police officers prevented Papuan students from holding a peaceful demonstration at the local parliament Office in Nabire, Papua Tengah Province.
On 8 February 2025, five Papuan students were arbitrarily arrested without an arrest warrant by plainclothes officers in Jayapura. The students were identified as Mr Frengky Anouw,Mr Nataniel Pigai, Mr …
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On 7 February 2025, members of the Pumako Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) special unit reportedly opened fire at a Papuan farmer, Mr Marten Anouw, in the Kapiraya District.
On 29 January 2025, a student named Herlis Pakaimu died after reportedly being tortured and shot by military members in Mappi Regency, Papua Selatan Province. Two other Papuans, Mr Steven Agawemu and Mr Santos Agawemu, were allegedly tortured by the same military personnel.
On 26 January 2025, human rights activist Mrs. Tineke Rumkabu, was intimidated by joint security force members. They came to see Mrs Rumkabu during worship and later visited her house in Biak, Papua Province to question her
Members of the Police Mobile Brigade Special Unit (Brimob) reportedly arrested Yakonge Mirin, 14, and Ham Salla, 17, at the Kali Bonto Sosial Street in the town of Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, during a police patrol on 3 January 2025.
On 28 November 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Parim Village, Serambakon District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, when Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel killed Mr Methodius Uropmabin, 28, and Mr Nerius Oktemka,25
On 10 December 2024, a group of students from the Walter Post School of Theology (STT) in Sentani, Jayapura were arbitrarily stopped by police while they were driving to a …
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