On 10 August 2025, Indonesian security forces opened fire on a group of indigenous Papuans, predominantly children, without prior warning in the Moanemani Airport area of Kamu District, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province.
Security forces kill 14-year-old and injure two other minors in Dogiyai Read More »
On 4 August 2025, 17-year-old Naris Kalakmabin, a motorcycle taxi driver from Alutbakon Village, Oksop District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Highland Papua Province, was shot in the right leg by members of the Border Security Task Force (Satgas Pamtas RI–PNG Statis Koops Swasembada Yonif 751/VJS).
Military members shot and tortured minor in Pegunungan Bintang 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
On 28 July 2025, employees of the palm oil company PT Putera Manunggal Perkasa (PT PMP) in Kais, Sorong Selatan Regency, staged a peaceful protest (see photo on top, source: Jubi) demanding clarity over their employment status and labour rights following a management transition.
Labour rights protest at PT PMP amid management transition in Sorong Selatan Read More »
Amnesty International Indonesia released a troubling report on 14 July 2025, documenting attacks against at least 104 human rights defenders across 54 separate cases during the first six months of the year.
On 17 July 2025, members of the Indonesian security forces, including the Beoga Police Chief and personnel from the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), were captured on video engaging in the illegal collection of community funds from village heads in Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province
Security members recorded pressuring indigenous community in Beoga to pay social funds Read More »
On 17 July 2025, members of the Indonesian security forces, including the Beoga Police Chief and personnel from the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), were captured on video engaging in the illegal collection of community funds from village heads in Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province.
Security members recorded pressuring indigenous community in Beoga to share social funds Read More »
Mr Samson Same, a displaced Papuan man from Kisor, died in custody on 9 July 2025 at the Class IIB Sorong Prison (see photo, source: Jubi), Papua Barat Daya Province.
On 3 July 2025, the Military Court III-19 Jayapura found Navy Officer Agung Suyono guilty (see photo on top: source: Suara Papua) of murdering Mrs Kesya Irene Yola Lestaluhu at the Saoka Beach, Sorong, Papua Barat Daya Province on 12 January 2025.
Navy officer sentenced to 20 years for murdering woman in Sorong Read More »
Indonesia is added to CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist amid widespread state intimidation, legal manipulation, and violent crackdowns on dissent, pushing civic space to a precarious point.
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On 9 July 2024, Indonesian military personnel reportedly opened fire at indigenous Papuan, Mr Eran Gwijangge, in Yuguru Village, Mebarok District, Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.
Villager shot down during military operation in Yuguru Village, Nduga Read More »
On 17 July 2025, two Papuan students, Mr Oknis Faluk and Mr Higit Pahabol, were arbitrarily arrested by plain clothes police officers upon disembarking at Jayapura Port, Papua Province.
Two Papuan students arbitrarily detained at Jayapura Port, Papua Province Read More »
Groundbreaking satellite data analysis and interactive mapping tools have revealed the unprecedented scale of deforestation and ecosystem destruction across West Papua, with the National Strategic Projects driving 24% of the forest loss in 2024
ndonesia’s parliament is fast-tracking controversial revisions to the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) that civil society groups warn will strengthen state repression, legitimize arbitrary detention, and fundamentally undermine citizens’ rights in the criminal justice system. On 9 -10 July 2025, the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Commission III completed discussions on 1,676 problematic provisions of the Draft Criminal Procedure Code (RUU KUHAP) in just two days, drawing fierce criticism from legal experts, human rights organizations, and student groups who denounce the rushed process as reckless and anti-democratic.
On 26 July 2025, police officers arbitrarily detained Mr Stevanus Silak, Mr Eben Sobolim, and Mr Ami Sobolim at Nop Goliat Airport in Dekai, Yahukimo, Papua highland Province.
Police officers arbitrarily detain three Papuans at Dekai Airport, Yahukimo Read More »
On 26 July 2025, police officers arbitrarily detained Mr Stevanus Silak, Mr Eben Sobolim, and Mr Ami Sobolim at Nop Goliat Airport in Dekai, Yahukimo, Papua highland Province
Police officers arbitrarily detain three Papuans at Dekai Airport, Yahukimo Read More »
On 11 July 2025, at 3:00 am, police officers arbitrarily detained eight indigenous Papuans in the Yahukimo Regency at two different locations along Seredalah Road. All suspects were detained at the Yahukimo Police headquarters
Healthcare in West Papua remains in a state of structural emergency, marked by institutional decay, corruption, and impunity.
Allegations of corruption and systemic neglect undermine healthcare in West Papua Read More »
Healthcare in West Papua remains in a state of structural emergency, marked by institutional decay, corruption, and impunity.
Allegations of corruption and systemic neglect undermine healthcare in West Papua Read More »
On the evening of 17 July 2025, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly tortured and executed Mr Obert Mirip, an 18-year-old student, inside the Titigi Military Post, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province
