News on the human rights and conflict situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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 »
On 17 May 2026, an Indonesian military drone reportedly dropped grenades on the St Paul’s Catholic Church in Mbamogo Village, Agisiga District, Intan Jaya Regency, shortly after worshippers had completed Sunday mass. Various sources including local media and human rights defenders reported that at least four Indigenous Papuans sustained shrapnel injuries following explosions inside the church compound. Another indigenous Papuan was injured during a similar incident involving a battle drone in the neighbouring Danggoa Village on 19 May 2029
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.
