News on the human rights and conflict situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Papuan students, Mr Roy Suhuniap, was released unconditionally on 2 July 2026 after investigators found no evidence linking him to accusations of participating in a civil unrest.
On 29 June, two Papuan civilians, Mr Daud Hagisimijau, 18, and 16-year-old Kiko Hagisimijau, were reportedly shot by security force personnel while assisting in the construction of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Titigi Village
Korona Penggu was shot dead by Indonesian security force personnel on 27 June 2026 at the summit of Mount Mega (Kubu Belela) in Tolikara Regency. His body was concealed in roadside bushes and was not discovered until three days later.
Hundreds protest in Tolikara, demanding justice for killing of 19-year-old civilian Read More »
On 2 July 2026, members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) reportedly shot and killed American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin after a PT Associated Mission Aviation (AMA) aircraft, registration PK-RCY, landed at Ipdeheik Airstrip in Balinggama Village, Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency…
American mission aviation pilot killed and civilian aircraft burned in Yahukimo Read More »
pregnant indigenous woman, Mrs Melkiana Duwitau, 31, was killed after a bullet penetrated the wall of her home in the J2 area of Wandoga Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, on 2 July 2026.
Pregnant woman and unborn baby killed by gunfire inside her home in Intan Jaya Read More »
Between 29 June and 1 July 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) allegedly tortured 19-year-old Papuan civilian, Mr Okto Sani Tigau, during detention and subsequently executed him in the Mamba Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency.
Human rights defenders, victims’ families, lawyers and civil society organisations continue to raise concerns over persistent impunity for alleged human rights violations committed by Indonesian security forces in West Papua. Despite public protests, legal complaints and disciplinary proceedings in several cases, meaningful criminal accountability remains limited. Recent developments demonstrate growing demands for independent investigations, transparent judicial processes and an end to the structural barriers that have long prevented justice for victims.
Indigenous Byak communities in Saukobye (Warbon) Village, North Biak District, Biak Numfor Regency, carried out a series of peaceful customary actions during June 2026 to oppose Indonesia’s planned National Spaceport.
On 9 June 2026, Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) passed sweeping revisions to the National Police Law in a single plenary session, with President Prabowo Subianto signing the bill into law as Law No. 5 of 2026 on 17 June 2026. The speed of the process and the absence of meaningful public consultation has alarmed civil society organizations.
Indonesia’s revised Police Law: A rushed reform weakening accountability Read More »
n 24 June 2026, joint security force members arbitrarily detained indigenous Papuan, Mr Paskalis Pogau, in the centre of Sugapa Town, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.
Security forces arbitrarily detain indigenous Papuan in Intan Jaya Read More »
On 17 June 2026, 20-year-old indigenous Yosan Suhuniap was reportedly tortured and subsequently executed after being captured by joint security force personnel in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency.
Security forces alleged of unlawfully executing TPNPB member in Yahukimo Read More »
A 19-year-old civlian, Mr Makelon Majau, was reportedly injured during alleged Indonesian military drone strikes targeting Balamai Village in Hitadipa District, Intan Jaya Regency, on 22 June 2026.
On 11 June 2026, intelligence and police officers forcibly arrested twenty-three-year-old student Roy Suhuniap at Jayapura Port, Jayapura City, Papua Province. Mr Suhuniap had just arrived in Jayapura aboard the Gunung Dempo Ship
Two Papuan women, Mrs Otovina Hogajau, and Mrs Agolu Pogau were seriously injured during an alleged Indonesian military drone strike in Danggoa Village, Agisiga District, Intan Jaya Regency, on 18 June 2026.
On 15 June 2026, an 18-year-old student named Yustinus Yalak reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh (see photos below, source: independent HRD) during an alleged military operation in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency.
On 10 June 2026, the Jakarta Military Court II-08 delivered its verdict against four members of the Headquarters Detachment of the Strategic Intelligence Agency (Denma BAIS) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) for their involvement in the acid attack against KontraS activist and human rights defender Mr Andrie Yunus.
On 10 June 2026, members of the Habema Police Task Force and Marine Corps personnel arbitrarily arrested four Papuan civilians at a security checkpoint on Seradala Road, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province.
As of early June 2026, more than 122,931 civilians across multiple regencies remained internally displaced due to military operations and armed conflict
Indigenous communities in the Makmakerbo Village, Oridek District, Biak Numfor Regency, have challenged the construction of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Yonif TP 858/MSB battalion headquarters through customary proceedings, complaints to the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), and advocacy before the Papua Provincial Parliament (DPRP).
An 18-year-old Papuan girl named Mrs Penti Weya, was reportedly killed by a suspected drone-delivered explosive in Wunapunggu Village, Melagi District, Lanny Jaya Regency, on the morning of Sunday, 7 June 2026.
