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 1 May 2024, a demonstration was held by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in Jayapura, Papua Province, Indonesia. The demonstration commemorated the annexation of West Papua by Indonesia in May 1963, which ULMWP considers illegal.
Demonstration on 1 May in Jayapura took place peacefully Read More »
Pusaka has launched a petition in support of the Awyu peoplple of Boven Digoel, West Papua, at the online platform Change.org. The Awyu ask the Supreme Court to revoke the environmental permit of PT Indo Asiana Lestari, issued by the Papua Province Investment Office
Rev James Bhagwan, PCC General Secretary, has called for Indonesia’s suspension or expulsion from the MSG if it refuses to facilitate a visit by the UN Human Rights Commission to West Papua.
PCC pushes for UN human rights mission to West Papua Read More »
This report details the ongoing human rights crisis in West Papua during the first quarter. While there were some positive developments, such as convictions for police brutality, the overall situation
Papua Quarterly Report Q1 2024: Unrest and Impunity: Human Rights Abuses Persist Read More »
This official document presents the UN Committee on Civil and Political Rights’ detailed review of Indonesia’s efforts and obstacles in implementing rights such as protection from extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrest, torture and freedoms such as those of expression and assembly.
UN CCPR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 CCPR/C/IDN/CO/2 Read More »
As of April 2024, 76,919 people in West Papua, most of them indigenous Papuans, remain internally displaced as a result of the armed conflict in the region.
IDP Update April 2024: New internal displacements in Paniai Read More »
HRM’s Papua Monitor Report for the fourth quarter of 2023 covers the events that happened from 1 October to 31 December 2023 regarding the conflict situation and human rights violations in West Papua. Below is a summary of the events.
In early April 2024, more than 10,000 West Papuans residing in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) commemorated the 40th anniversary of their displacement since 1984.
40 years in exile – West Papuan refugees in PNG Read More »
On 12 April 2024, the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) released new videos of New Zealand pilot Captain Phillip Mark Mehrtens. It is the first sign of life from Mehrtens since early 2024.
Kidnapped NZ pilot calls upon Indo Govt to stop bombing in Nduga Regency, West Papua Read More »
eforestation and land use change continue to occur in West Papua. Based on PUSAKA’s deforestation monitoring from January to February 2024, through analysis of satellite imagery from Planet Labs Mosaic and Sentinel S2, PUSAKA identified essential changes in forest cover.
West Papua in 2023 faced a significantly worse human rights situation than the rest of Indonesia. Decades of unresolved conflict have further escalated since December 2018, leading to a surge in extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and torture by security forces, particularly in the highlands.
Annual Report 2023: Human Rights and Conflict in West Papua Read More »
The Awyu indigenous community has taken further legal action by filing a cassation against the Manado Administrative High Court’s decision to the Indonesian Supreme Court.
Awyu Tribe file cassation to Supreme Court Read More »
Police officers reportedly prevented activists from distributing leaflets for the demonstration, carried out arbitrary arrests, and cracked down on the protesters using teargas and batons. in Jayapura on 2 April 2024.
he Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) has raised concerns over the denial of legal assistance to Melianus Baye and Benny Elopere, two minors detained by the Papua Regional Police (Polda Papua) on suspicion of involvement in an aircraft shooting incident in the Yahukimo Regency.
Videos of Indonesian soldiers torturing an indigenous Papuan have gone viral on social media and caused public outrage in West Papua, Indonesia.
This official document presents the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ detailed review of Indonesia’s efforts and obstacles in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights. It encompasses legislative developments, environmental concerns, and the protection of human rights, offering a thorough analysis and recommendations based on the committee’s 75th session findings.
UN CESCR’s Concluding Observations on Indonesia in March 2024 E/C.12/IDN/CO/2 Read More »
Imounity prevails. A verdict by the Supreme Court overruled by Military Court III-17 Manado court verdict. Lieutenant Inf Gabriel Bowie Wijaya’s sentence was reduced from seven to two years.
The Awyu tribe in Papua is continuing their fight against an oil palm plantation on their customary land. In February 2024, they appealed a court decision that rejected their lawsuit against the environmental permit issued to PT Indo Asiana Lestari (PT IAL).
Awyu tribe appeals court decision in palm oil plantation dispute Read More »
Hope has emerged after the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) ordered the release of a New Zealand pilot held captive for a year. Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped in February 2023 by a TPNPB faction led by Egianus Kogoya, sparking international concern and highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
TPNPB orders the release of kidnapped New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens Read More »
Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), with co-claimant the London Mining Network, have today filed a landmark legal action at the UK High Court against the London Metal Exchange (LME or Exchange)
