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Jayapura court rejects lawsuit by Awyu tribe over palm oil permit, advocates prepare to appeal

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 17 November 2023

On 2 November 2023, the Jayapura State Administrative Court (PTUN Jayapura) rejected a lawsuit filed by the indigenous Awyu Tribe in Papua against PT Indo Asiana Lestari (PT IAL).

Land conflict between indigenous community in Tambrauw and company PT KKM implementing trans road project

Cases, Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 17 November 2023

Indigenous communities in South Miyah District, Tambrauw Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province, are facing conflicts with companies involved in the West Papua trans road project. PT Volica won the tender for the project, while PT Kuyake Karya Membangun (KKM) serves as the implementing contractor.

Komnas HAM seeks clarity regarding Michelle Kurisi’s killing

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 16 November 2023

The murder of Michelle Kurisi Doga in Papua on 28 August 2023, has sparked investigations and discussions concerning human rights violations, alleged involvement of military personnel, and potential political connections.

KNPB denies involvement in Michelle Kurisi Doga’s murder

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 16 November 2023

The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) of the West Balim Region has vehemently denied accusations made by the Papuan police regarding the murder of Michelle Kurisi Doga in Wamena.

AIDP’s investigation into the Depapre Sea Toll Port project, Jayapura Regency, exposes serious issues

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 16 November 2023

The Democratic Alliance for Papua (AlDP) has conducted an investigation into the construction of a container port in Depapre, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, as part of President Joko Widodo’s Sea Toll policy.

Papuan man arbitrarily arrested in Manokwari, West Papua

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 16 November 2023

On 16 October 2023, in Manokwari, West Papua Province, a resident named Melianus Iba was arrested for allegedly carrying out a shooting at an Indonesian Army Post in Aroba District, Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua Province, on 24 September 2023.

KNPB leaders A. Kosay and B. Murib charged after police investigation – case is now prosecuted

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 16 November 2023

On 31 October 2023, investigators from the Jayapura Police in Papua Province took significant action by transferring Agus Kosay, Chairman of the West Papua National Coalition (KNPB), and Numbay Beny Murib, KNPB Secretary, to the Jayapura State Prosecutor’s Office.

Military members arrest Papuan man in Yahukimo

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 13 November 2023

The Indonesian Military (TNI) arbitrarily arrested Neos Bahabol, a 25-year-old Papuan motorcycle taxi driver, in Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua. The arrest occurred without any clear justification.

Indonesian government revisits Food Estate Project amid criticisms – focuses on integration and sustainability

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 10 November 2023

The Indonesian government has announced its intention to designate the Merauke Food Estate in South Papua (Papua Selatan Province) as a Special Economic Zone (Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus (KEK)) to bolster food production and address potential food crises.

Controversy surrounds Indonesian Vice-President’s meeting with human rights activists in Papua

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 10 November 2023

The meeting between Indonesian Vice President KH Ma’ruf Amin and a group of human rights defenders and Papuan businessmen in Papua on 10 October 2023, has drawn criticism for being one-sided and failing to address the root issues of human rights violations in the region.

Trial of perpetrators of attack in Kramongmongga, Fakfak might be held in Makassar, South Sulawesi

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 9 November 2023

The trial of the accused perpetrators of the attack in Kramongmongga District, Fakfak Regency, West Papua Province, is currently under preparation, with considerations for the trial to be held either in West Papua or in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Almost a year later the “bloody Mappi tragedy” still faces legal uncertainty

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 9 November 2023

On 14 December 2022, a tragic incident occurred at Kilometer 2 Kepi in Mappi Regency, South Papua Province, where nine civilians fell victim to a shooting incident. Despite the passage of ten months, this incident has not received a thorough investigation from either the police or the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM).

Komnas HAM investigates series of human rights cases in Dogiyai

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 8 November 2023

The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) is actively monitoring a series of cases that have unfolded in Idakebo village, North Kamuu district, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province, on 13-14 July 2023.

Former Papua Governor Lukas Enembe seeks medical treatment in Singapore amidst legal battles and 8-year sentence

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 8 November 2023

Former Papua Governor Lukas Enembe, who was recently sentenced to 8 years in prison for bribery and gratification charges, is facing a critical health condition that has prompted calls for his medical treatment in Singapore.

Food shortage in Yahukimo Regency – 17 people including eight children dead

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 7 November 2023

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has received information from the Regent of Yahukimo, Papua, regarding reports of Yahukimo residents dying due to starvation. According to the Regent of Yahukimo, there have been no starvation-related deaths, but there is indeed a shortage of food in the region.

Indonesian Indigenous Peoples Association files lawsuit against Parliament and President

Human Rights News / Indonesia / 31 October 2023

The Indigenous Peoples Defence Association of the Archipelago (PPMAN) has taken legal action against the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) and President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

Vice-Regent beats village chief during mediation meeting in Sorong.

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 30 October 2023

The vice-regent of the Sorong Selatan Regency, Mr Alfons Sesa, reportedly ill-treated Mr Gad Gabriel Yandafli, the village chief of the Pusu Tiligum Village in the Klasafet, Sorong Regency, on 18 October 2023

Papua Monitor Quarterly Report Q3: A time marked by unlawful killings, arbitrary arrests and impunity of military perpetrators

Human Rights News, Reports / Indonesia, West Papua / 25 October 2023

HRM’s Papua Monitor Report for the third quarter of 2023 covers the events that happened from 1 July to 30 September 2023 in regard to the conflict situation and human rights violations in West Papua.

Two internally displaced Papuan women killed and mutilated in Yahukimo Regency – Relatives demand prosecution of perpetrator(s)

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 24 October 2023

The Yahukimo Police are investigating the rape and murder of two Papuan women in a garden area near the Kampung Baru, Dekai District, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 11 October 2023. Both women belonged to an indigenous community of more than 500 people from the Kali Bonto Estuary, Dekai.

Investigation into bomb attack against Papuan journalist Victor Mambor officially closed

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 24 October 2023

In May 2023, the police issued a Letter of Investigation Termination (SP3) for the case. The investigation did not bring any notable results. The perpetrator and the motive behind the attack remain unclear.

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