West Papua

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.

Merauke Forum: Indigenous communities meet Komnas HAM and Government Officials over land disputes

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.

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Vanuatu, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Samoa deliver joint statement on the situation of human rights defenders in West Papua

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.

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Indonesia’s democracy at risk: Militarisation under President Prabowo increases significantly

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).

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President Probowo’s free lunch program triggers protests in West Papua: Police officers intimidate, arrest and ill-treat pupils

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.

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Annual Report 2024: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua

The armed conflict in West Papua throughout 2024 remained a driving force behind human rights violations in the Papuan provinces, characterised by reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands. Authorities continued to restrict freedom of expression by dispersing peaceful protests.

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Civil society urges reassessment of EU-Indonesia trade deal amid human rights and environmental concerns

Over 120 civil society organisations from Europe and Indonesia, including Human Rights Monitor, have called on the European Union and Indonesia to end negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) being developed will likely pose significant risks to environmental and human rights, particularly for indigenous peoples and other vulnerable groups in the Indonesian archipelago.

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EUDR and West Papua: Will Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law deliver real change?

In 2020, the European Commission launched the European Green Deal, an ambitious policy framework targeting climate neutrality across the European Union (EU) by 2050. Central to this initiative is the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a policy designed to ensure that products entering the EU market are deforestation-free.

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Papua Quarterly Report Q4 2024: Contradictions and Crackdowns: Navigating Post-Inauguration Politics

This 6-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 October to 31 December 2024.

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HRM Report “Scorched Earth: Security Force Raids and Forced Displacement in Intan Jaya, West Papua” documents alleged crimes against humanity

This comprehensive research report, compiled in 2024 and published in early 2025, reveals evidence of widespread, systematic attacks against indigenous civilians during security force operations in Indonesia’s Papua Tengah Province in April 2023.

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New report documents alleged crimes against humanity in West Papua’s Intan Jaya Regency

Human Rights Monitor’s latest report reveals evidence of widespread and systematic attacks against indigenous civilians in Indonesia’s Papua Tengah Province during security force operations in April 2023. The investigation documents extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure, killings, and mass displacement that may constitute crimes against humanity.

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