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 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.
Students began gathering in Elelim around 7.00 am in various locations, from where the protesters began walking towards the Education Office and the Yalimo Regent’s Office. At 8:30 am, a …
According to the information received, the protest in Wamena was attended by a few thousand students. The protesters wanted to walk to the Jayawijaya local parliament but were reportedly blocked …
Police officers responded to the demonstration on 17 February by carrying out mass arrests. According to media sources, 48 protesters were arbitrarily detained at the Nabire District Police Station (see …
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Authorities conducted intimidation and terror inside schools. Security personnel prevented students at Petra Mimika Vocational High School and State High Schools from attending the student rally in Timika Town. Police …
Acts of intimidation had already occurred before the demonstration. Police officers prevented the students from distributing leaflets for the protest. On the morning of 17 February 2025, authorities intimidated students …
On 17 February 2025, in Jayapura, the protesters were intercepted at the Perumnas 3 Waena. Fifteen students were reportedly arrested at Expo Waena and arbitrarily detained at Heram Sub-District Police …
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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.
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.
On 12 February 2025, police officers prevented Papuan students from holding a peaceful demonstration at the local parliament Office in Nabire, Papua Tengah Province.
On 8 February 2025, five Papuan students were arbitrarily arrested without an arrest warrant by plainclothes officers in Jayapura. The students were identified as Mr Frengky Anouw, Mr Nataniel Pigai, …
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On 7 February 2025, members of the Pumako Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) special unit reportedly opened fire at a Papuan farmer, Mr Marten Anouw, in the Kapiraya District.
The Papua representative office of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has urged the Manokwari Municipal Police (Polresta) to arrest OU immediately, the alleged perpetrator responsible for the shooting …
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On 29 January 2025, a student named Herlis Pakaimu died after reportedly being tortured and shot by military members in Mappi Regency, Papua Selatan Province. Two other Papuans, Mr Steven Agawemu and Mr Santos Agawemu, were allegedly tortured by the same military personnel.
Komnas HAM has condemned the use of public facilities such as schools, district offices, and churches as security posts by the Indonesian military (TNI) and police in West Papua
On 26 January 2025, human rights activist Mrs. Tineke Rumkabu, was intimidated by joint security force members. They came to see Mrs Rumkabu during worship and later visited her house in Biak, Papua Province to question her
Members of the Police Mobile Brigade Special Unit (Brimob) reportedly arrested Yakonge Mirin, 14, and Ham Salla, 17, at the Kali Bonto Sosial Street in the town of Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, during a police patrol on 3 January 2025.
Prominent Papuan human rights activist Yones Douw died on Sunday, 2 February 2025 at his home in Karang Timur, Kali Harapan Village, Nabire District, Papua Tengah Province.
