On 5 March 2025, a police officer reportedly stabbed Mr Elinus Walianggen during police detention in the town of Elelim Yalimo Regency.
The investigation into the Molotov bomb attack on the Jubi office has seen a setback, with new developments raising concerns about the authorities’ commitment to uncover the perpetrators.
The Indonesian military (TNI) deployed new troops and intensified operations in the regencies Pegunungan Bintang and Puncak in January and February 2025.
On 19 October 2024, the Indonesian military (509/BY TNI), in collaboration with the Indonesian National Police launched an operation in Bilogai Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
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On 30 December 2024, a shooting occurred at a cockfighting arena in Prafi, Manokwari Regency, Papua Barat Province. A police officer’s warning shot killed a civilian named Amir Hidayat Sianturi.
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A police officer with the initials EMP is suspected of raping the girls, aged 13 and 14 years after the two victims were caught stealing in Kaimana, Papua Barat Province.
On 4 March 2025, Mr Aguni Sondegau, a 25-year-old motorcycle taxi driver was arbitrarily arrested and tortured by members of the Yonif 509 military unit at the Holomama Military Post, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
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On 14 February 2025, members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) arbitrarily detained and tortured Mr Abner Karet, 23, in Sorong City, Papua Barat Daya Province.
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On 12 January 2025, Mrs Kesya Irene Yola Lestaluhu, a 20-year-old woman, was found murdered in Saoka Beach, Sorong, Papua Barat Daya Province. The perpetrator, Mr Agung Suyono Ponidi, a 23-year-old member of the Indonesian Navy, confessed to stabbing the victim multiple times after engaging in sexual intercourse.
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On 27 February 2025, members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) arbitrarily arrested and tortured Mr Goliath Sani. in Mamba Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province,
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On 16 February 2025, police officers allegedly assaulted Mr Day Abuy, in front of the Mangga Market Police Post, Merauke City, Papua Selatan Province
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The Indonesian government’s ‘Free Nutritious Food’ Project (Makanan Bergizi Gratis, MBG), spearheaded by President Prabowo Subianto, has reached West Papua. The program aims to reach 2 million pupils nationwide, with a large-scale rollout scheduled for 17 February 2025.
Students began gathering in Elelim around 7.00 am in various locations, from where the protesters began walking towards the Education Office and the Yalimo Regent’s Office. At 8:30 am, a
According to the information received, the protest in Wamena was attended by a few thousand students. The protesters wanted to walk to the Jayawijaya local parliament but were reportedly blocked
Police officers responded to the demonstration on 17 February by carrying out mass arrests. According to media sources, 48 protesters were arbitrarily detained at the Nabire District Police Station (see
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Authorities conducted intimidation and terror inside schools. Security personnel prevented students at Petra Mimika Vocational High School and State High Schools from attending the student rally in Timika Town. Police
Acts of intimidation had already occurred before the demonstration. Police officers prevented the students from distributing leaflets for the protest. On the morning of 17 February 2025, authorities intimidated students
On 17 February 2025, in Jayapura, the protesters were intercepted at the Perumnas 3 Waena. Fifteen students were reportedly arrested at Expo Waena and arbitrarily detained at Heram Sub-District Police
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The armed conflict in West Papua throughout 2024 remained a driving force behind human rights violations in the Papuan provinces, characterised by reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands. Authorities continued to restrict freedom of expression by dispersing peaceful protests.
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Over 120 civil society organisations from Europe and Indonesia, including Human Rights Monitor, have called on the European Union and Indonesia to end negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) being developed will likely pose significant risks to environmental and human rights, particularly for indigenous peoples and other vulnerable groups in the Indonesian archipelago.
