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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.

Police officers accused of torture sentenced to six months in Manokwari

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

Five police officers have been sentenced to six months in prison for ill-treating and extorting Mr Ahmad Widodo in the town of Manokwar, Papua Barat Province.

IDP Update, October 2023: recent displacement in Yahukimo, Pegunungan Bintang and Fakfak Regencies

Human Rights News, Reports / Indonesia, West Papua / 6 October 2023

According to data compiled by human rights defenders in various regencies across West Papua, as of September 2023, a total of 76,228 people, most of them indigenous Papuans, remain internally displaced because of the armed conflict.

Security forces shoot Papuan minor during raid in Nduga Regency

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 4 October 2023

Fifteen-year-old Arigoba Kogoya was allegedly shot by security force members in the Village of Alguru, Krepkuri District, Nduga Regency, on 1 September 2023. The bullet hit Arigoba on the left side of the back.

US Govt releases new report on human rights situation in Indonesia in 2022

Human Rights News / Indonesia / 4 October 2023

Indonesia is a multiparty democracy. In 2019 Joko Widodo (popularly known as Jokowi) won a second five-year term as president. Voters also elected new members of the House of Representatives and the Regional Representative Council, as well as provincial and local legislatures. Domestic and international observers deemed the elections to be free and fair.

Police officers arrest six Papuan youths in Yahukimo Regency without warrant

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 29 September 2023

On 13 September 2023, Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers arbitrarily arrested Mr Yulex Sobolim, Mr Erik Sobolim, Mr Denias Sobolim, Mr Tony Mohy, Mr Yeros Sobolim, and Mr Kary Sobolim in the town of Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.

Victor Yeimo released from prison: thousands gather in Jayapura for gratitude worship

Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 28 September 2023

The Papuan human rights defender and international spokesperson of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), Mr Victor Yeimo, was released from the correctional facility in Abepura, Jayapura City, on 23 September 2023 after serving a sentence of one year

Police officers raid residential house and Tabernacle Church office in Nduga – Six persons arbitrarily arrested, twelve tortured

Cases, Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 28 September 2023

Members of the Nduga District Police and the Damai Cartenz Police Task Force raided a residential house and the local head office of the Papuan Tabernacle Church (Kingmi Papua) in the town of Kenyam, Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 17.09.2023.

Five Papuans found dead after armed clashes in Yahukimo

Cases, Human Rights News / Indonesia, West Papua / 21 September 2023

On 15 September 2023, police officers found the bodies of Darnius Heluka, Musa Heluka, Man Senik, Yoman Senik, and Kapai Payage near the Brazza River estuary in the Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province

Joint security forces kill four indigenous Papuans in Nembukteb Village, Kramongmongga, Fakfak – Human rights organisations demand independent investigation

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 21 September 2023

Security force personnel killed five suspects during two separate raids on 31 August and 9 September 2023. One on 31 August in Mamur Village and 4 on 9 September in Nembukteb Village. Twelve other villagers, including women and children, were reportedly arrested in different locations.

Twelve people arbitrarily arrested in Fakfak, others killed – Human rights organisations demand independent investigation

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 21 September 2023

Security force personnel killed five suspects during two separate raids on 31 August and 9 September 2023. Twelve other villagers, including women and children, were reportedly arrested in different locations. According to the information received, the police pressed charges against seven detained suspects

Joint security forces kill one indigenous Papuan Mamur Village, Kramongmongga District, Fakfak – Human rights organisations demand independent investigation

Cases / Indonesia, West Papua / 21 September 2023

Security force personnel killed five suspects during two separate raids on 31 August and 9 September 2023. One on 31 August in Mamur Village and 4 on 9 September in Nembukteb Village. Twelve other villagers, including women and children, were reportedly arrested in different locations.

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