he Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) has raised concerns over the denial of legal assistance to Melianus Baye and Benny Elopere, two minors detained by the Papua Regional Police (Polda Papua) on suspicion of involvement in an aircraft shooting incident in the Yahukimo Regency.
Videos of Indonesian soldiers torturing an indigenous Papuan have gone viral on social media and caused public outrage in West Papua, Indonesia.
This official document presents the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ detailed review of Indonesia’s efforts and obstacles in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights. It encompasses legislative developments, environmental concerns, and the protection of human rights, offering a thorough analysis and recommendations based on the committee’s 75th session findings.
UN CESCR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 E/C.12/IDN/CO/2 Read More »
The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights completed its seventy-fifth session after adopting concluding observations on the reports of Indonesia, together with the countries Iraq, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania, and Sweden.
Indonesia completes Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Review at the UN Read More »
Imounity prevails. A verdict by the Supreme Court overruled by Military Court III-17 Manado court verdict. Lieutenant Inf Gabriel Bowie Wijaya’s sentence was reduced from seven to two years.
Another case of state violence unfolded in the Kolomdol District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. Police officer Mr Roi Kopong, 38, reportedly killed his wife, Mrs Jein Urpon, 28. on 5 March 2024
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Seventeen-year-old Papuan boy Nelson Sani was shot dead during an armed clash between the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) and members of the Raider 330 military command in the Mamba Village, Sugapa District of Intan Jaya Regency.
Papuan minor shot dead during armed clash in Intan Jaya Read More »
On 29 February 2024, military members reportedly tortured Mr Marten Kudia, 30, and Mr Oktofianus Yogi, 31, at the Enarotali Central Market in the Paniai Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
Military members torture two Papuan men at Enarotali Market Read More »
On 28 February 2024, tragedy struck in Titigi Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Papua. Members of the Indonesian National Army command Yonif 330 reportedly shot down the two indigenous Papuans, Selli Maiseni, 17, and Mr Mikalon Yoani, 26.
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The Awyu tribe in Papua is continuing their fight against an oil palm plantation on their customary land. In February 2024, they appealed a court decision that rejected their lawsuit against the environmental permit issued to PT Indo Asiana Lestari (PT IAL).
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Military members arbitrarily arrested Sem Baye and Beni Elopere while bathing in the Brazza River in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, on 22 February 2024.
On 20 February 2024, plain cloth police officers reportedly arrested Mr Epson Nirigi, 34, while working for the election commission at the Rafael Hotel in the town of Timika, Mimika District.
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Hope has emerged after the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) ordered the release of a New Zealand pilot held captive for a year. Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped in February 2023 by a TPNPB faction led by Egianus Kogoya, sparking international concern and highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
TPNPB orders the release of kidnapped New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens Read More »
Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), with co-claimant the London Mining Network, have today filed a landmark legal action at the UK High Court against the London Metal Exchange (LME or Exchange)
According to information received, security force members carried out a raid in the Manggume Village, Omukia District, on 4 February 2024, around 10.00 am. Mr Andinus Murib, 21, and Mr Devius Wanikbo, 19, were fixing the roof of a house when the security forces came to the villages.
One Papuan villager reportedly died because of the injuries he sustained due to the torture. At least three other civilians were injured after being tortured, including one pastor named Rev Eriak Waker. The torture occurred during his interrogation in the Yenggernok Village.
Security forces raid village Yenggernok – one Papuan pastor reportedly tortured Read More »
Security forces conducted raids in the villages Manggume and Aminggaru, Omukia District, as well as in the villages Yenggernok and Agiyome in the Gome District, following the theft of an automatic firearm by members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) on 1 February 2023
On 1 February 2024, four students from Hitadipa were arrested in the Sugapa District on their way back home from Nabire to participate in the upcoming election
Military members alleged of torturing four Papuan students after finding ammunition Read More »
On 1 February 2024, the Jayapura District Court ruled on the case of West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Chairman, Mr Agus Kosay, and KNPB Numbay Secretary, Mr Beni Murib, finding them guilty of incitement and persecution related to the persecution
On 7 February 2024, the police intervened to disrupt a thanksgiving service and inauguration of the working structure of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in Jayapura City, Papua Province.
Police prevent ULMWP Worship ceremony in Jayapura Read More »
