Police officers alleged of torturing Papuan man in Timika during patrol
On 21 March 2024, an incident of police violence reportedly unfolded in the town of Timika, Mimika Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
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Annual Report 2023: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua
West Papua in 2023 faced a significantly worse human rights situation than the rest of Indonesia. Decades of unresolved conflict have further escalated since December 2018, leading to a surge in extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands.
Police officers intimidate activists in Sorong
On 25 March 2024, a plain cloth police officer wanted to attend a student discussion organised by the Papuan Anti-Militarism and Human Rights Solidarity regarding the torture of three indigenous Papuans in the Puncak Regency
Awyu Tribe file cassation to Supreme Court
The Awyu indigenous community has taken further legal action by filing a cassation against the Manado Administrative High Court’s decision to the Indonesian Supreme Court.
KNPB activist receives threats after torture video goes viral
Mr Ones Suhuniap, a KNPB activist in Jayapura reported receiving threatening messages on 21 March 2024 following the sharing of the torture video on social media. The threatening messages ranged …
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ULMWP Secretary receives threats after torture video goes viral
Mr Markus Haluk, the Executive Secretary of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), reported receiving threats via phone calls and WhatsApp messages following ULMWP’s statement regarding the video …
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KNPB member arbitrarily detained in Timika
An arbitrary arrest occurred in Timika, Papua Selatan Province, on 14 March 2024, joint security forces raided the house of Effesus Hisage.
Police arrest Russian tourist taking photos in Enarotali
A Russian tourist, Mr Shmatov Ivan Aleksandrovich, was arbitrarily arrested by Indonesian security forces in the town of Enarotali, Paniai Timur District, Papua Tangah Province, on 11 March 2024 (see …
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Police prevent peaceful protests against torture in Sentani and Jayapura City – 77 activists arrested in Sentani on 1 and 2 April
According to information received, police officers arrested fifteen FMRPAM activists on 1 April while distributing leaflets in Sentani, Jayapura Regency. They were released on the same day. On 2 April 2024, police officers arrested 62 protesters while gathering at the Sentani Road junction and temporarily detained than at Jayapura District Police Station. Police officers reportedly beat protesters during the arrest. According to the protesters, the ill-treatment did not result in injuries.
Police prevent peaceful protests against torture in Sentani and Jayapura City – at least two activists ill-treated and injured in Jayapura on 2 April
Police officers reportedly prevented activists from distributing leaflets for the demonstration. carried out arbitrary arrests, and cracked down on protesters using teargas and batons at the road junction in the town of Sentani, Jayapura Regency, and also near the Jayapura University of Science and Technology (USTJ), and the Perumnas III Waena residential area in Jayapura City. Two protesters, Mr Edison Tebay, 24, and Mr Yonas Magai, 24, sustained injuries after being hit by teargas grenades on the head as police officers dispersed the crowd of protesters in Waena, Jayapura City
Police prevent peaceful protests against torture in Sentani and Jayapura City – 77 activists arrested, at least two ill-treated
Police officers reportedly prevented activists from distributing leaflets for the demonstration, carried out arbitrary arrests, and cracked down on the protesters using teargas and batons. in Jayapura on 2 April 2024.
Videos of Indonesian soldiers torturing Papuan go viral – Human rights defenders demand judicial process against perpetrators
Videos of Indonesian soldiers torturing an indigenous Papuan have gone viral on social media and caused public outrage in West Papua, Indonesia.
UN CESCR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 E/C.12/IDN/CO/2
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.
Indonesia completes Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Review at the UN
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.
Impunity and lenient sentences for perpetrators responsible for killing Eden Bebari and Ronny Wandik in Mimika
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.
Police officer kills his wife in Pegunungan Bintang Regency
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
Papuan minor shot dead during armed clash in Intan Jaya
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.
Military members torture two Papuan men at Enarotali Market
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 shot two Papuans during electoral activity in Mamba Village, Intan Jaya
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.
Awyu tribe appeals court decision in palm oil plantation dispute
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).