Constitutional Court Ruling on ITE Law: A victory for freedom of expression amid ongoing concerns
A recent Constitutional Court ruling offers both hope and caution for the future of free expression in the world’s third-largest democracy.
Military raid in Tangma District accompanied by arbitrary arrest, torture, and killing of one civilian
Indonesian military personnel carried out raids in the Tangma District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, between 13 and 15 June 2025, killing an elderly civilian and torturing two indigenous Papuans.
Military raid in Intan Jaya results in death of two indigenous civilians
On 18 June 2025. military (TNI) members reportedly shot dead three´indigenous civilians in the villages Bulapa and Yoparu,, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya, Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
Legal team raises alarm over criminalisation and unfair trial at Wamena Court
Human rights organisations have condemned the trial process against Mr Rife Kerebea as unfair.
Papuan youth unlawfully detained in Dekai, Yahukimo
On 5 May 2025, at approximately 12:09 pm, 17-year-old Ivan Kabak, a student at SMK Yapesli Yahukimo, was arbitrarily detained by members of the Damai Cartenz Unit Police Unit in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.
Police accused of shooting Papuan teenager in Dogiyai
On 12 June 2025, police officers reportedly opened fire while patrolling the Deiyapa Village, Kamu Timur District, Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah Province, injuring a 17-year-old Papuan, Jebulon Pigai
Undermining civil supremacy: Indonesia’s accelerating militarisation of civil space under President Prabowo
In recent months, Indonesia has witnessed an alarming resurgence of military influence in civilian affairs, raising serious concerns about democratic regression and the erosion of civilian supremacy. This trend, spearheaded by the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, reflects an orchestrated effort to reintroduce the dual-function doctrine of the armed forces (TNI), which the Reformasi Movement of 1998 sought to dismantle.
IDP Update June’25: Humanitarian crisis in West Papua reaches new dimensions
The humanitarian crisis in West Papua has reached a critical stage. As of June 2025, more than 98,523 people in West Papua [1] remain internally displaced as a result of armed conflict between Indonesian security forces and the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB).
Molotov Attack on Jubi Editorial Office: Legal stalemate and demands for military accountability
On 17 May 2025, the Papuan House of Representatives (DPR Papua) announced it would escalate the matter to the TNI Headquarters (Mabes TNI) and the Indonesian National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) in Jakarta.
Arbitrary detention of Catholic youth activist during bishop ordination in Timika
On 14 May 2025, the bishop ordination at the Three Kings Cathedral in Timika, Central Papua, was disrupted by the arbitrary detention of several indigenous Papuan Catholic youth activists by Mimika District Police
11 Indigenous Papuans arrested following land conflict with palmoil company PT IKSJ in Sorong, Papua Barat Daya
The community had blocked the road in response to the arbitrary arrest and subsequent detention of 11 indigenous community members on 8 May 2025. The police pressed charges against them on 10 May under allegations of misappropriating company-owned diesel fuel.
At least three indigenous Papuans killed and one wounded during military operations in Puncak Regency
The Indonesian military (TNI) launched an operation involving air strikes and ground forces against the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in the districts of Gome and Gome Utara in late May 2025.
Torture during police detention in Sorong: Papuan man alleges severe beatings during custody
On 15 March 2025, Police officers arbitrarily arrested Mr Ortizan F. Tarage,34, while fishing in a pond behind the Training Complex on Education Road, Kilometer 8 in Sorong, Papua Barat Daya Province.
Police officers torture and arbitrarily arrest Papuan man in Nabire while denying medical treatment during detention
On 17 April 2025, in the afternoon, a young Papuan man named Nando Mote was subjected to arbitrary arrest, extrajudicial physical assault, and inhuman and degrading treatment by members of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in Nabire Town, Papua Tengah Province.
Indonesian security forces shoot five minors in Kimupugi Village, Dogiyai Regency
On the morning of 23 May 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, five Papuan minors sustained bullet injuries as Indonesian joint security forces opened fire at them in Kimupugi Village, Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
Military operation results in civilian deaths and displacement in Intan Jaya – at least four killed, five injured and seven missing
On 13 May 2025, a large-scale military (TNI) operation in the Sugapa and Hitadipa districts of Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah province, resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians.
At least three Papuans including one minor shot in Intan Jaya during Indonesian military operation at dawn
A five-year-old boy and two adults have been wounded during an Indonesian military operation in West Papua’s Intan Jaya regency, Papua Tengah province.
Papua Quarterly Report Q1 2025: Bombardments & Displacement: Military Expands Civilian Reach and New War Doctrine Amid Protests
his 9-page document lists cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns; escalation of armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua; and international responses and initiatives. It covers the period from 1 January to 31 March 2025.
Sumuri Indigenous community rejects palm oil expansion in Teluk Bintuni
The Sumuri Indigenous community, comprising 19 clans in the Teluk Bintuni Regency, has issued a resolute rejection of the proposed expansion of palm oil plantations by PT. Borneo Subur Prima and PT. Farita Maju Utama.
Mining waste contaminates irrigation and aquaculture in Biha Village – Farmers’ livelihoods at threat
On 11 April 2025, farmers in Biha Village, Makimi District, Nabire Regency, Papua Tengah Province, raised urgent complaints concerning severe environmental degradation caused by gold mining activities operated by PT Kristalin.