Rising Military Influence: Indonesia Faces Democracy Challenges Amid Proposed TNI Law Revisions
Indonesia reveals a potential threat to its democracy In light of current debates about the revision of Law No 34/2004 on the military (TNI)
Decades of struggle rewarded: Legal recognition of indigenous lands in Konda District
he local Government of Sorong Selatan Regency has officially recognized the indigenous peoples and customary territories of four sub-tribes in Konda District through a Regent Decree.
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Indigenous communities report and oppose illegal mining activities of PT Zoomlion in their customary land in Kapiraya, Deiyai
Indigenous communities in Kapiraya district, Deiyai Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, are actively protesting the operations of PT Zoomlion, a Chinese company, which entered the area in 2023 to extract gold with heavy machinery (excavators) without obtaining permits from either the customary right owners or the relevant government authorities.
Police arrest Papuan man alleged of killing military member in Paniai – TPNPB claims suspect is a civilian and not affiliated with them
On 11 May 2024, Damai Cartenz Police members arrested Andarias Nawipa, a 30-year-old motorcycle taxi driver in the Bapouda Village, Paniai.
Arrest of TPNPB member in Paniai fuels tensions between joint security forces and TPNPB
The arrest of Peni Petrus Pekei, also known as Petrus Pekei, by the Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force Cartenz and the Dogiyai Police on 17 May 2024, has sparked controversy in Paniai, Central Papua. Pekei, allegedly the General Operations Commander for the TPNPB-OPM (West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organisation) in the Dokoge-Paniai region, was arrested near Paniai.
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Military members alleged of occupying hospital in Paniai Regency – Patients leave hospital, all health services temporarily ceased
Intensified armed clashes between Indonesian security forces and members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in the Paniai since early May 2024 reportedly resulted in the temporary closure of the only general hospital in the regency.
Four students injured and one arrested by police during conflict between the Me and Moni tribes in Nabire
Reports received indicate that four students were injured by the police and one was arrested during a horizontal tribal conflict in Nabire, Papua Tengah Province on 27 April 2024.
Parliament plans revision of Indonesian Broadcasting Law – AJI concerned about press freedom restrictions and discrimination
The Indonesian Parliament is currently discussing the revision of the Indonesian Broadcasting Law No 32/2002. Academics, human rights activists, and media stakeholders oppose the suggested revision.
Intimidation and attack on participants at People’s Water Forum in Bali – UN Special Rapporteur blocked from accessing venue
The PWF alleges that Indonesian authorities engaged in a campaign of harassment leading up to and during their forum. This included visits by police and military intelligence to the home of the director of the Bintang Gana Foundation, a local organisation representing the PWF.
Women in Sugapa, Intan Jaya demand the removal of military post
Residents of Sugapa district in Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province, are demanding the removal of military and police posts from their communities due to the dangers they pose to civilians caught in the crossfire of armed conflict.
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Police blocked demonstration in Manokwari on 1 May – protestors remained peaceful
On 1 May, eight civil society organisations forming the Papuan People’s Front (FRP) indeed held a peaceful demonstration in Manokwari. The demonstration commemorated the 61st anniversary of Papua’s annexation into Indonesia
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At least six Papuan students arrested by police in Nabire
Reports received state that at least six students were arrested by police during a high school graduation celebration in Nabire, Papua Tengah Province, on 6 May 2024.
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Demonstration on 1 May in Jayapura took place peacefully
On 1 May 2024, a demonstration was held by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in Jayapura, Papua Province, Indonesia. The demonstration commemorated the annexation of West Papua by Indonesia in May 1963, which ULMWP considers illegal.
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Police prevent Papuan students’ peaceful demonstration in Bali on 1 May
Papuan students in Bali planned a peaceful demonstration on 1 May 2024 for the 61st anniversary of Papua’s annexation into Indonesia. They intended to march from the East Renon Parking Lot to the Consulate of the United States in Denpasar.
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Petition in support of the Awyu on change.org: Supreme Court, Revoke PT IAL’s Palm Oil Licence!
Pusaka has launched a petition in support of the Awyu peoplple of Boven Digoel, West Papua, at the online platform Change.org. The Awyu ask the Supreme Court to revoke the environmental permit of PT Indo Asiana Lestari, issued by the Papua Province Investment Office
Indigenous people Subur and Aiwat Villages protest against illegal clearing of their forest
In early April 2024, the community reported that PT MRJ has violated customary law by evicting land and forests without prior deliberation and consent from the indigenous landowners
ULMWP Secretary receives threatening and insulting messages
The ULMWP secretary Mr Markus Haluk, received numerous messages with threats and insults on his mobile phone in early April 2024.
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Police fail to protect Papuan students during peaceful protest in Denpasar, Bali
Members of the nationalist the‘Patriot Garuda Nusantara’ (PGN) organisation attacked a group of protesters with stones and wooden sticks next to the Tourism Faculty of the Udayana University in Denpasar, Bali province, on 1 April 2024
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PCC pushes for UN human rights mission to West Papua
Rev James Bhagwan, PCC General Secretary, has called for Indonesia’s suspension or expulsion from the MSG if it refuses to facilitate a visit by the UN Human Rights Commission to West Papua.
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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.
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