News on the human rights and conflict situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Between 12 December 2025 and February 2026, a series of incidents of alleged shooting, vandalism, robbery, intimidation and continued harassment were reported at the home of Rev. Victor Kobak in Jalan Gunung, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan province.
The headquarters of the Papuan movement organisation West Papua National Committee (KNPB) in Jayapura, Papua Province, were attacked by a drone in the early hours of 16 March 2026
Drone attack on the office of Papuan movement organisation KNPB in Jayapura Read More »
A new documentary, Pesta Babi (Pig Feast), premiered at the West Papua Forum in Auckland on 7 March 2206, highlighting how Indonesian development projects are devastating indigenous Papuan communities.
New documentary exposes development-driven human rights crisis in West Papua Read More »
On 12 March 2026, Mr Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), was attacked with acid by unidentified perpetrators whilst riding a motorcycle on Jalan Salemba I–Talang, Central Jakarta.
Acid attack against human rights defender Andrie Yunus in Central Jakarta Read More »
Joint members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Dogiyai District Police (Polres Dogiyai) reportedly injured three indigenous Papuans in Moanemani town and Pogito Village, Kamu District, Dogyai Regency, Central Papua Province.
Indonesian security forces shoot and injure three indigenous Papuans in Dogiyai Regency Read More »
On 18 February 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly detained twelve Papuans, consisting of civil servants and other civilians, in the Holomama area, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah province.
The armed conflict in West Papua throughout 2025 remained a principal driver of human rights violations in the Papuan provinces, marked by escalating armed hostilities, reports of extrajudicial killings, torture and ill-treatment, and continued intimidation of civil society by Indonesian security forces. Civilian harm increased as security operations expanded into remote areas, contributing to mass displacement and deepening humanitarian needs, particularly in the highlands. Authorities continued to restrict freedom of expression by dispersing peaceful protests and limiting access for journalists and independent observers.
Annual Report 2025: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua Read More »
On 11 March 2026, joint security personnel of the Damai Cartenz Task Force arbitrarily detained five indigenous Papuans in multiple locations in Nabire City and Wanggar District, Nabire Regency, Central Papua province.
On 6 March 2026, a Police officer attacked 24-year-old Mrs Ardhalina Lanuhu multiple times at the Jaya Permai housing complex, East Sorong District, Sorong City, Papua Barat province.
Police officer attacked woman with knife in Sorong: Victim sustained eight stab wounds Read More »
n 2 March 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) shot dead Mr Eanus Mom, a civilian gold miner, during a security operation conducted by near Mile 69 in the PT Freeport Indonesia mining concession area, Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua Province.
Papuan man shot dead during security operation in Tembagapura, Mimika regency Read More »
etween 21 and 23 February 2026, joint forces of the Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force conducted a series of arbitrary arrests against at dozens of civilians, including minors and students, in the Kali Biru area, Seradala Road (Kilo 4), and at the old KPU/Bawaslu office on Sohosa Road.
On 18 February 2026, members of the Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force (Papua Regional Police Mobile Brigade) and the Habema Operation Task Force (Indonesian National Armed Forces–Marines) arbitrarily detained four Papuan girls at Kilometer 5, Dekai City, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.
On 14 February 2026, a joint team of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Yahukimo District Police (Polres Yahukimo) officers arbitrarily detained seventeen-year-old Elipianus Esema and Atios Sobolim,18, in the town of Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province.
Arbitrary detention of two Papuan youth in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency: One is still a minor Read More »
On 10 February 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly tortured Mr Kristo Gonus Okui Kaize, an indigenous Papuan of the Malind Maklew tribe at the National Strategic Project (PSN) site in Wanam, Ilwayab District, Merauke Regency, South Papua Province.
Military members torture Papuan labourer at PSN site in Ilwayab District, Merauke Read More »
On 14 February 2026, LBH Papua Pos Sorong formally filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Division (Propam) of the West Papua Regional Police, urging the Regional Police Chief to impose disciplinary sanctions on the officers involved and to initiate a professional criminal investigation.
Impunity in Sorong: Nine months without justice for victim of police violence Read More »
On 4 February 2026, military and correctional facility officers reportedly shot dead Mr Zet Tare, 32, an escaped detainee from Kaimana Correctional Facility, during an arrest operation near the Pertamina areal in Kaimana Town, Kaimana Regency, Papua Barat province.
Security forces allegedly shot dead prison fugitive in Kaimana Regency Read More »
This 10-page document outlines cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns, the escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians, significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua, and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 October to 31 December 2025.
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 Papuan 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
