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 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.
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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.
Human rights defenders, victims’ families, lawyers and civil society organisations continue to raise concerns over persistent impunity for alleged human rights violations committed by Indonesian security forces in West Papua. Despite public protests, legal complaints and disciplinary proceedings in several cases, meaningful criminal accountability remains limited. Recent developments demonstrate growing demands for independent investigations, transparent judicial processes and an end to the structural barriers that have long prevented justice for victims.
Indigenous Byak communities in Saukobye (Warbon) Village, North Biak District, Biak Numfor Regency, carried out a series of peaceful customary actions during June 2026 to oppose Indonesia’s planned National Spaceport.
A civilian was reportedly arbitrarily detained during a joint TNI–POLRI operation in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, on 19 June 2026.
Indigenous Papuan arbitrarily arrested during security force raid in Dekai Read More »
An Indigenous Papuan man was reportedly arbitrarily detained by members of the Indonesian Marine Corps (Marinir) in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, on 17 June 2026. According to information received, the victim, Heri Sohona Bahabol, also known as Heri Asuk, was arrested without explanation
Indigenous Papuan arbitrarily arrested in Dekai Read More »
n 24 June 2026, joint security force members arbitrarily detained indigenous Papuan, Mr Paskalis Pogau, in the centre of Sugapa Town, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.
Security forces arbitrarily detain indigenous Papuan in Intan Jaya Read More »
On 17 June 2026, 20-year-old indigenous Yosan Suhuniap was reportedly tortured and subsequently executed after being captured by joint security force personnel in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency.
Security forces alleged of unlawfully executing TPNPB member in Yahukimo Read More »
A 19-year-old civlian, Mr Makelon Majau, was reportedly injured during alleged Indonesian military drone strikes targeting Balamai Village in Hitadipa District, Intan Jaya Regency, on 22 June 2026.
Indonesian military personnel (TNI) allegedly entered the private residence (pastoran) of the Three Kings Cathedral (Katedral Tiga Raja) in Timika without authorisation during security operations surrounding the visit of the Vice President of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Indonesian military personnel allegedly intimidate catholic clergy at Timika Cathedral Read More »
Indonesian military personnel from a Marine unit (Korps Marinir) allegedly carried out a pre-dawn raid on two civilian homes in the Kebun Nenas residential area on Jalan Kali Merah, Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, on the night of 25 April 2026 at approximately 3 am.
Indonesian military allegedly raid homes and intimidate residents in Yahukimo Read More »
Mrs Nelly Wenda sustained critical injuries after allegedly being struck by a motorcycle ridden by two members of the Yahukimo District Police in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 3 May 2026.
