News on the human rights and conflict situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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 125,931 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.
On 10 May 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the Police arbitrarily detained four indigenous Papuans at the residence of local parliament member Mr Danton Giban, located on Jalan Kurima in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province
Military personnel reportedly apprehended Mr Erner Kobogau, a 24-year-oled farmer, without showing a warrant in Sugapa Town, Intan Jaya Regency, on 29 May 2026.
he 24-page research report “No Safe Path Home: A report examining allegations of victim-activated explosive devices in West Papua in light of Indonesia’s obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention” examines five documented incidents involving alleged anti-personnel mines, booby traps, and other victim-activated explosive devices in the Papua Tengah province and Papua Pegunungan province between 2023 and 2025.
HRM Report “No Safe Path Home” examines allegations of booby traps in West Papua Read More »
On 26 May 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Marine Corps (TNI-AL) allegedly arrested the two Papuan pupils Atinus Payage, 16, and Aman Heluka, 17, in the Paradiso area of Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province
The documentary Pesta Babi (“Pig Feast”), which examines land dispossession and the impact of resource extraction and military operations on Indigenous communities in West Papua, was officially released on JubiTV’s YouTube channel on 22 May 2026
“Pig Feast” documentary on land grabbing in Merauke released online Read More »
On 19 May 2026, joint Indonesian security forces apprehended Mr Ruben Kobak (alias Kone Kobak), the Head of Diplomacy for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Yahukimo Regional Branch, in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.
On 21 May 2026, the European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for accountability in the attacks against human rights and environmental defenders Andrie Yunus and Muhammad Rosidi. The last
European Parliament Calls for Accountability Over Acid Attacks on Indonesian Activists Read More »
On 20 May 2026, proceedings at the Jakarta II-08 Military Court heard expert medical testimony confirming that human rights activist and KontraS Deputy Coordinator, Mr Andrie Yunus suffered permanent injuries following the acid attack allegedly carried out by four Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel on 12 March 2026 in Jakarta.
On 10 May 2026, security forces allegedly shot dead Mr Nopison Tebai, a 21-year-old high school student, during a joint security operation in Dogimani and Idadagi villages, Dogiyai District, Dogyai Regency, Central Papua Province.
Security forces shoot Papuan high school student in Dogiyai Regency Read More »
