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.
On 26 July 2026, Indonesian military personnel reportedly entered the compound of the St Francis Xavier Catholic Parish Church in Titigi Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province, while parishioners were attending Sunday Mass.
On 28 July 2026, Indonesian Naval Military Police personnel shot and injured Mr Timotius Rumpaidus at his residence in Klalin 6, Warmon Village, Aimas District, Sorong Regency, Southeast Papua Province.
Naval military police shoot former soldier during attempted arrest in Sorong Regency Read More »
Between 24 and 30 July 2026, joint Indonesian military and police operations reportedly killed three civilians in the Korowai region, causing hundreds of indigenous Papuans, including children, pregnant women and elderly people, to flee their homes and seek shelter in the surrounding forest
he Secretariat of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has brought the Pacific’s long-standing call for a United Nations human rights mission to West Papua, Indonesia, to the UN in Geneva
MSG pushes UN Human Rights Council on long-standing call for visit to West Papua Read More »
A security force operation in the KM 4 Logpon area of Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan province on 17 July 2026, reportedly resulted in the death of two members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) and one civilian named Mr Yafoluk Heluka.
Security operation in Dekai District leaves two TPNPB members and one civilian dead Read More »
This 11-page report lists cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns; developments in the armed conflict and its impact on civilians; significant political shifts in Indonesia affecting West Papua; and international responses and initiatives.
Papua Monitor Q2 2026: Escalating conflict, drone attacks and mass displacement Read More »
On 16 July 2026, personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) arbitrarily arrested four indigenous Papuan civilians during a military operation in the area of Jalai Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.
TNI personnel arbitrarily detain and torture four indigenous civilians in Intan Jaya Read More »
new Project Multatuli investigation, based on cross-verified troop mobilization data and internal TNI documents, finds that Indonesia currently deploys 74,297 soldiers in West Papua
On 29 June 2026, security forces reportedly shot dead Rev Elianus Agimbau, 20, a pastor of the Indonesian Tabernacle Church (GKII), whilst travelling through the Mbamogo Village area, located on the border between the Sugapa and the Agasiga districts.
Papuan pastor killed during military operation in Intan Jaya Read More »
Two separate land disputes involving PT Inti Kebun Sejahtera (PT IKS) escalated in June 2026 as former transmigration residents in Klasof Village, Moisegen District, and members of the Moi indigenous Aresi clan sought legal remedies over alleged unlawful occupation and use of their land for oil palm plantations.
On 29 June 2026, two Papuan students were reportedly injured during a peaceful demonstration organised by the Forum for Student Solidarity in Support of the Papuan People (FSMP-PRP) in Makassar after they were allegedly attacked by members of a right-wing nationalist group named Indonesian Muslim Brigade (BMI).
Papuan students, Mr Roy Suhuniap, was released unconditionally on 2 July 2026 after investigators found no evidence linking him to accusations of participating in a civil unrest.
On 29 June, two Papuan civilians, Mr Daud Hagisimijau, 18, and 16-year-old Kiko Hagisimijau, were reportedly shot by security force personnel while assisting in the construction of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Titigi Village
Korona Penggu was shot dead by Indonesian security force personnel on 27 June 2026 at the summit of Mount Mega (Kubu Belela) in Tolikara Regency. His body was concealed in roadside bushes and was not discovered until three days later.
Hundreds protest in Tolikara, demanding justice for killing of 19-year-old civilian Read More »
Between 31 May and 4 June 2026, Indonesian military forces reportedly carried out a series of aerial attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in Yuguru Village, Mebarok District, Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan province.
Alleged drone strikes damage civilian homes and gardens in Nduga Read More »
On 2 July 2026, members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) reportedly shot and killed American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin after a PT Associated Mission Aviation (AMA) aircraft, registration PK-RCY, landed at Ipdeheik Airstrip in Balinggama Village, Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency…
American mission aviation pilot killed and civilian aircraft burned in Yahukimo Read More »
pregnant indigenous woman, Mrs Melkiana Duwitau, 31, was killed after a bullet penetrated the wall of her home in the J2 area of Wandoga Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, on 2 July 2026.
Pregnant woman and unborn baby killed by gunfire inside her home in Intan Jaya Read More »
On 23 May 2026, members of the Kamuyen indigenous community reportedly maintained a peaceful blockade (pemalangan salib) against the construction of a 135-kilometre road project crossing their customary land in Nakias Village, Ngguti District, Merauke Regency, South Papua Province.
On 15 May 2026, Indigenous landowners from the Kwipalo clan reportedly confronted workers of PT Murni Nusantara Mandiri (MNM) in Muchikai Hamlet, Jagebob District, Merauke Regency, South Papua Province…
Kwipalo indigenous community opposes alleged land clearing on customary land in Merauke Read More »
Between 29 June and 1 July 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) allegedly tortured 19-year-old Papuan civilian, Mr Okto Sani Tigau, during detention and subsequently executed him in the Mamba Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency.
