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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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Villager shot down during military operation in Yuguru Village, Nduga
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.
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Two Papuan students arbitrarily detained at Jayapura Port, Papua Province
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.
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New interactive mapping platform exposes accelerating environmental destruction in West Papua
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
Indonesia’s rush to authoritarian control: Criminal Procedure Code revision threatens civil rights
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.
Police officers arbitrarily detain three Papuans at Dekai Airport, Yahukimo
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.
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Police officers arbitrarily detain three Papuans at Dekai Airport, Yahukimo
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
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Police officers arbitrarily detain eight Papuans suspected of killing a teacher in Angguruk – two remain in custody
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
Allegations of corruption and systemic neglect undermine healthcare in West Papua
Healthcare in West Papua remains in a state of structural emergency, marked by institutional decay, corruption, and impunity.
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Allegations of corruption and systemic neglect undermine healthcare in West Papua
Healthcare in West Papua remains in a state of structural emergency, marked by institutional decay, corruption, and impunity.
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Military members accused of fatally torturing Papuan youth in Intan Jaya for wearing a t-shirt with Morning Star
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
Allegations of extrajudicial execution and post-mortem mutilation during security raid in Omukia District, Puncak Regency
On 6 July 2025, a 25-year-old Papuan Villager, Mr Yemau Kiwak Magai, was reportedly executed by security force members in Gilini Village, Omukia District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
Military members accused of fatally torturing Papuan youth in Intan Jaya for wearing a t-shirt with Morning Star
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
Allegations of extrajudicial execution and post-mortem mutilation during security raid in Omukia District, Puncak Regency
On 6 July 2025, a 25-year-old Papuan Villager, Mr Yemau Kiwak Magai, was reportedly executed by security force members in Gilini Village, Omukia District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
Joint security forces torture and arbitrarily arrest four KNPB activists in Dekai, Yahukimo
On the night of 12 July 2025, joint security forces consisting of Navy’s Marine Corps, Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob), and the local police raided the secretariat of the West Papua
New Gecko Project documentary exposes the dark reality of Indonesia’s Strategic National Project in Merauke
A new documentary reveals the devastating impact of Indonesia’s National Strategic Project (PSN) in Merauke, Papua Selatan Province, exposing how large-scale agricultural expansion under the guise of national food security results in the systematic violation of indigenous rights and environmental degradation.
Human rights organisations report Nduga killing case to Komnas HAM, LPSK, and Military Police
On 12-13 June 2025, a coalition of NGOs has officially filed the extra-judicial execution and mutilation of Mr Abral Wandikbo, a 27-year-old indigenous farmer from Yuguru Village in Nduga Regency, to the National Human Rights Ciómmission (Komnas HAM), the Military Police (MP), and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK)
Indonesian Navy wants to evict residents in Manokwari:
On 25 June 2025, 18 civilian families residing in the Sanggeng and Reremi areas in the Manokwari Regency were reportedly ordered to vacate their homes by the Indonesian Navy’s Facility Maintenance Command (Fasharkan TNI AL).
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Environmental destruction and indigenous rights violations: The Nickel mining crisis in Raja Ampat
The pristine waters and biodiversity-rich islands of Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya Province, are facing a devastating environmental and human rights crisis as multiple nickel mining companies destroy one of the world’s most ecologically significant marine areas in the world.
Security-backed intimidation of indigenous community in Sayosa Timur linked to timber exploitation
ndigenous residents have reported ongoing intimidation and harassment by Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers stationed at PT Mancaraya Argo Mandiri (MAM) and PT Siliwangi Karya Sejahtera (SKS) in the Sayosa Timur District, Sorong Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province.