News on the human rights and conflict situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
On 31 January 2026, personnel of the Indonesian Navy Marine Corps stationed at the Km 6 guard post arbitrarily detained two activists, Mr Alokni Keroman and Mr Oroni Gombo in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province.
On the night of 2 February 2026, personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly shot dead Mr Pit Nayagau during a raid conducted on the outskirts of Dogatalipa Road, along the Dogabu River, located in the Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.
Indigenous Papuans allegedly shot dead during military operation in Intan Jaya Read More »
On 2 February 2026, credible information emerged that Second Brigadier Fernando Alexander Aufa, one of the convicted officers, was seen walking freely in Wamena, raising serious concerns that he may have been released by the Jayawijaya District Police despite a five-year custodial sentence
The indigenous Byak community of Papua Province is facing an unprecedented crisis. State agencies, particularly the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), have launched a systematic land-grabbing campaign across the regencies of Biak Numfor, Supiori, and Waropen.
Intensified land grabbing and militarisation in Biak, Supiori, and Waropen Read More »
Southwest Papua Senator Paul Finsen Mayor interrupted a Regional Representatives Council (DPD) plenary meeting in Jakarta on 14 January 2026 to deliver a pointed message from the Papuan people
Papuan Senator demands schools and hospitals instead of military bases Read More »
On 25 January 2026, Indonesian police officers arbitrarily detained eleven members of Suara Kaum Awam Katolik Regio Papua (Voice of Catholic People of Papua) while they were staging a peaceful silent protest in front of St Francis Xavier Cathedral, located in the City of Merauke, South Papua province
Arbitrary arrest and use of excessive force against Catholic activists in Merauke Read More »
On 13 January 2026, twelve members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) allegedly tortured and repeatedly raped a 48-year-old Papuan woman in the Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province.
Alleged rape of Papuan woman by Indonesian military personnel in Beoga, Puncak Regency Read More »
The Indonesian government’s militarised approach to conflict resolution and economic development in West Papua has reached alarming new levels, triggering widespread civilian displacement, human rights violations, and growing civil society resistance.
West Papua under siege: Rising militarisation and civil society resistance Read More »
On 2 January 2026, Indonesia enacted its new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), prompting a coalition of civil society organizations to declare an “Indonesian legal emergency.”
On 9 January 2026, Indonesian military (TNI) personnel arbitrarily detained six Indigenous Papuans in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua province. At least three of them were subjected to torture during interrogation.
Six Papuans arbitrarily detained and tortured during military detention in Dekai Read More »
Indonesian military (TNI) personnel arbitrarily detained five indigenous Papuans after returning from Sunday worship at a church in Jampul Village, West Beoga District, Puncak Regency, on 4 January 2026
Human rights concerns in the prosecution of Ivan Kabak arise from the subsequent criminal proceedings, which demonstrate systemic violations of the right to a fair trial, including denial of legal counsel, prosecutorial failure to prove charges, and a conviction issued outside the scope of the indictment.
Unfair trial against Papuan student charged with murder in Yahukimo Read More »
Between 30 November and 9 December 2025, a series of intimidation and surveillance incidents were reportedly directed against Mr Apolos Sroyer, Chair of the Biak Customary Council and Chief of
n 12 December 2025, Indonesian military forces (TNI) conducted a large-scale air and ground military operation against indigenous settlements in Woneworasosa village, Gearek District, Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.
On 8 December 2025, Indonesian police officers carried out acts of intimidation and physical violence against students during a peaceful free speech rally at the P3 Uncen Atas bus stop, Jayapura City, in the Papua province
Police violence against a student free speech rally in Jayapura Read More »
Theology student, Mr Yoas Pigai, died following an incident involving members of the Nabire Resort Police in Nabire Town, Central Papua Province, on 28 November 2025.
Death of theology student following alleged Police abuse in Nabire, Central Papua Read More »
On 16 December 2025, Mr Ermin Dabiye, a twenty-one-year-old student from Kenyam, was reportedly killed in Kenyam District, Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan province, under circumstances strongly suggesting unlawful use of lethal force by Indonesian military (TNI) personnel.
Between November and December 2025, human rights defenders and local media covered new internal displacements in West Papua due to new security force raids and the ongoing expansion of military infrastructure in the central highlands. As of As of 1 January 2026, more than 105,878 civilians across multiple regencies remained internally displaced due to military operations and armed conflict
On 23 December 2025, in the Jalan Gunung area of Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan province, a forty-year-old Papuan civilian, Mr Agus Magayang, suffered fatal blast injuries after allegedly stepping on a victim-activated explosive device placed on a civilian path used for daily movement between gardens and homes.
On 16 December 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to expand palm oil plantations across West Papua as part of a broader strategy to achieve energy self-sufficiency within five years.
Prabowo’s palm oil expansion plans for West Papua raise Indigenous rights concerns Read More »
