Police arbitrarily detain Papua woman in Dekai, Yahukimo
Police officers allegedly arrested Mrs Keistina Selak, 23, at the old market in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 9 April 2024.
Police officers detain two Papuan men in Dekai without warrant
Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers detained Mr Elki Pahabol, 27, and Mr Gerefas Silak, 18, (see photo on top, source: independent HRDs) in front of SD NEGERI 1 Primary School …
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Papua Quarterly Report Q1 2024: Unrest and Impunity: Human Rights Abuses Persist
This report details the ongoing human rights crisis in West Papua during the first quarter. While there were some positive developments, such as convictions for police brutality, the overall situation …
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UN CCPR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 CCPR/C/IDN/CO/2
This official document presents the UN Committee on Civil and Political Rights’ detailed review of Indonesia’s efforts and obstacles in implementing rights such as protection from extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrest, torture and freedoms such as those of expression and assembly.
IDP Update April 2024: New internal displacements in Paniai
As of April 2024, 76,919 people in West Papua, most of them indigenous Papuans, remain internally displaced as a result of the armed conflict in the region.
Papua Quarterly Report Q4: Rising public activism met with force: Torture, ill-treatment and continued impunity
HRM’s Papua Monitor Report for the fourth quarter of 2023 covers the events that happened from 1 October to 31 December 2023 regarding the conflict situation and human rights violations in West Papua. Below is a summary of the events.
40 years in exile – West Papuan refugees in PNG
In early April 2024, more than 10,000 West Papuans residing in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) commemorated the 40th anniversary of their displacement since 1984.
Kidnapped NZ pilot calls upon Indo Govt to stop bombing in Nduga Regency, West Papua
On 12 April 2024, the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) released new videos of New Zealand pilot Captain Phillip Mark Mehrtens. It is the first sign of life from Mehrtens since early 2024.
Security force members ill-treat journalists and protesters during crackdown on peaceful demonstration in Nabire
Joint security force members dispersed a peaceful demonstration organised by the ‘Papuan Peoples Front Caring for Human Rights’ (FRPHAMP) in the town of Nabire, Papua Tengah Province on 5 April 2024.
Firefight between security forces and TPNPB in Intan Jaya result in death of minor, one in coma
Tragedy struck during a funeral gathering in the Yokatapa Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province, on 24 March 2024, resulting in the death of Ronaldus Duwitau,13. Six-year-old Nepina Duwitau sustained multiple bullet wounds on the hand and the head. She is currently in a coma.
Deforestation in West Papua continues despite environmental protection program – PUSAKA publishes new report
eforestation and land use change continue to occur in West Papua. Based on PUSAKA’s deforestation monitoring from January to February 2024, through analysis of satellite imagery from Planet Labs Mosaic and Sentinel S2, PUSAKA identified essential changes in forest cover.
Police officers alleged of torturing Papuan man in Timika during patrol
On 21 March 2024, an incident of police violence reportedly unfolded in the town of Timika, Mimika Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
Annual Report 2023: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua
West Papua in 2023 faced a significantly worse human rights situation than the rest of Indonesia. Decades of unresolved conflict have further escalated since December 2018, leading to a surge in extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands.
Police officers intimidate activists in Sorong
On 25 March 2024, a plain cloth police officer wanted to attend a student discussion organised by the Papuan Anti-Militarism and Human Rights Solidarity regarding the torture of three indigenous Papuans in the Puncak Regency
Awyu Tribe file cassation to Supreme Court
The Awyu indigenous community has taken further legal action by filing a cassation against the Manado Administrative High Court’s decision to the Indonesian Supreme Court.
KNPB activist receives threats after torture video goes viral
Mr Ones Suhuniap, a KNPB activist in Jayapura reported receiving threatening messages on 21 March 2024 following the sharing of the torture video on social media. The threatening messages ranged …
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ULMWP Secretary receives threats after torture video goes viral
Mr Markus Haluk, the Executive Secretary of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), reported receiving threats via phone calls and WhatsApp messages following ULMWP’s statement regarding the video …
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KNPB member arbitrarily detained in Timika
An arbitrary arrest occurred in Timika, Papua Selatan Province, on 14 March 2024, joint security forces raided the house of Effesus Hisage.
Police arrest Russian tourist taking photos in Enarotali
A Russian tourist, Mr Shmatov Ivan Aleksandrovich, was arbitrarily arrested by Indonesian security forces in the town of Enarotali, Paniai Timur District, Papua Tangah Province, on 11 March 2024 (see …
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Police prevent peaceful protests against torture in Sentani and Jayapura City – 77 activists arrested in Sentani on 1 and 2 April
According to information received, police officers arrested fifteen FMRPAM activists on 1 April while distributing leaflets in Sentani, Jayapura Regency. They were released on the same day. On 2 April 2024, police officers arrested 62 protesters while gathering at the Sentani Road junction and temporarily detained than at Jayapura District Police Station. Police officers reportedly beat protesters during the arrest. According to the protesters, the ill-treatment did not result in injuries.