The indigenous peoples in West Papua suffer from human rights violations in the decades long lasting political and economical conflict there. West Papua refers to the western half of the New Guinea island. It is comprised of the six Indonesian provinces: Papua, Papua Barat, Papua Tengah, Papua Pegunungan, Papua Selatan, Papua Barat Daya.
The indigenous Marind Anim people of South Papua, alongside hundreds of indigenous activists from across Indonesia, have issued a powerful rejection of the National Strategic Projects (PSN) that threaten their land, culture, and livelihoods.
The Pacific state of Vanuatu, in cooperation with the Federal State of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Samoa, delivered a joint statement on the situation of human rights defenders in West Papua during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on 6 March 2025.
On 5 February 2025, about 225 military personnel went from Pogoma Village through the jungle until they reached community gardens near the Keangga Hamlet. According to the information received, the …
As of March 2025, more than 77,886 people in West Papua remain internally displaced as a result of armed conflict between Indonesian security forces and the West Papua National Liberation Army
The Special Committee on the Situation with Regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (C24) decided that the 2025 C24 Pacific Regional Conference will be held in Dili, Timor-Leste, from 21 to 23 May 2025.
Since President Prabowo Subianto assumed office, concerns have surged regarding Indonesia’s accelerating militarisation, particularly with the expanding occupation of civilian government positions by active members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).
On 9 March 2025, two indigenous Papuans faced cultural discrimination inside the church for using customary clothes at the cathedral in Merauke
On 10 March 2025, members of the Papua Barat Regional Police (Polda Papua Barat) intimidated students at the Jayawijaya student dormitory in Manokwari
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
On 16 February 2025, police officers allegedly assaulted Mr Day Abuy, in front of the Mangga Market Police Post, Merauke City, Papua Selatan Province
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.
