News on the human rights and conflict situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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
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.
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 »
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.
The first hearing in the acid attack case against KontraS Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus was held on 29 April 2026 at the Jakarta Military Court II-08
Military trial opens for acid attack on Indonesian human rights activist Andrie Yunus Read More »
On 27 April 2026, joint security forces violently dispersed a peaceful student demonstration organised by the Papuan Student Solidarity (SOMAP) in Waena and Abepura, Jayapura City, Papua province.
On 3 April 2026, members of the Indonesian Marine Corps arbitrarily detrained and subsequently tortured Mr Etoni Suhun, 18, at a Marine post on Tambang Kokamo Road near Dekai town, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province.
Marine Corps personnel arbitrarily detain and torture Papuan student in Yahukimo Regency Read More »
On 14 April 2026, a police officer shot dead 16-year-old Elki Wunungga in Mairini Village, Bokondini District, Tolikara Regency, Papua Highlands Province. The incident occurred during a violent confrontation between mourners at a funeral.
Between 13 and 15 April 2026, Indonesian security forces allegedly carried out ground and aerial military operations in Guamo Village, Pogoma District, and in IDP sites and multiple villages across Kembru District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province, resulting in the deaths of at least nine indigenous civilians, injuries to at least six others
Since late 2024, a growing body of evidence surrounding the Merauke PSN has documented serious procedural violations, the dismantling of indigenous land rights, incidents of violence against community members who resist, and the systematic exclusion of affected communities from decision-making processes.
Over a three-month period spanning January to March 2026, multiple incidents across the Papua Provinces have raised serious concerns about the state of healthcare access for indigenous Papuans, not only in remote communities but also in urban areas.
The right to health in West Papua – Systemic barriers to adequate healthcare Read More »
Between 31 March and 1 April 2026, joint Indonesian security forces (TNI–Polri) allegedly carried out indiscriminate shootings against civilians in the districts Kamu and East Kamu, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province. The operations were conducted in response to the killing of a police officer earlier that morning. At least six indigenous Papuans were reportedly killed, while at least two others sustained gunshot injuries
On 23 March 2026, Joint security forces allegedly detained and tortured Mr Yenus Mohi,19, together with two other young men in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Highlands Papua Province.
On 28 March 2026, undercover police officers allegedly detained Mr Kenias Payage, 25, Mr Atera Payage, 20, and Mr Nerry Heluka, 21, without showing a warrant. They were intercepted at the Sentani Airport, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province.
Arbitrary detention of three Papuan youth at Sentani Airport, Jayapura Regency Read More »
On 16 March 2026, sixteen-year-old Rio Keroman, and Mr Ferly Wesapla, 23, were arbitrarily detainted and subsequently tortured by Indonesian security personnel at the District Police stat5ion in Dekai (Polres Yahukimo).
On 13 March 2025, a 30 Indonesian Air Force (TNI AURI) personnel collectively tortured Mr Bernadus Eusebius Ndawe, a member of the Kimam indigenous tribe, near the Indonesian Air Force barracks complex (Rajawali/AURI complex) in Merauke Regency, South Papua Province.
Indonesian Air Force personnel torture indigenous Papuan in Merauke Regency 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
Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has called on the Indonesian government to grant international observers access to West Papua, warning that ongoing military operations in the region are driving a mounting
On 23 March 2026, military personnel allegedly tortured Mr Yusup Sorry, 32, during detention following an armed clash between the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).
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.
