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September 4, 2017

Union.org Media Release - September 4, 2017

Huia Welton – Unions representing 320,000 Kiwi workers have strongly endorsed the right of the people of West Papua to self-determination.

September 2, 2017

Timor Sea Justice Campaign Media Release - September 2, 2017

In what has been described as a "breakthrough" by the two governments, Australia and East Timor have reached an agreement for the framework of a new treaty that will finally set permanent maritime

August 30, 2017

West Papua Action Auckland Media Release - August 30, 2017

West Papua Action Auckland calls on Pacific Island Forum leaders to take action on West Papua next week.

August 29, 2017

Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Media Release - August 29, 2017

AWPA has written an open letter to the PIF leaders (letter below media release).

August 21, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - August 21, 2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) condemns the unlawful deprivation of liberty of Papuans which has occurred frequently of late.

August 17, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - August 17, 2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) urges the Indonesian Authorities to ensure that cases of human rights violations that occurred in Papua must be investigated properly, under fair trial prin

August 16, 2017

Amnesty International Statement - August 16, 2017

The number of police killings of suspected drug dealers has skyrocketed in Indonesia this year, an alarming rise which signals that authorities could be looking to emulate the murderous "war on dru

August 14, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - August 14, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-116-2017

14 August 2017

Dear Friends,

August 2, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - August 2, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-106-2017

Dear Friends,

August 1, 2017

East Timor and Indonesia Action Network Statement - August 1, 2017

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) lauded the U.S. House of Representatives for urging a fair resolution to the maritime boundary dispute between Australia and Timor-Leste.

July 20, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - July 20, 2017

The misnamed religious rights bill is nothing less than a repackaging of highly toxic regulations against religious minorities in Indonesia. – Andreas Harsono, Senior Indonesia Researcher

July 12, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - July 12, 2017

Jakarta – Indonesia's parliament should scrap proposed revisions to its counterterrorism law that are overbroad, vague, and would unjustifiably restrict basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today.

July 8, 2017

Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Media Release - July 8, 2017

Hundreds of KNPB activists of the Nabire region were arrested and transported into truck Nabire Police in Bukit Meriam witnessed by a Papuan mama – (Jubi/ist) https://tabloidjubi.com/artikel-7564-t

July 7, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - July 7, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-072-2017

Dear Friends,

June 23, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - June 23, 2017

A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on the occasion of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

June 14, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - June 14, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-055-2017

Dear Friends,

June 9, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - June 9, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-052-2017

Dear Friends,

June 5, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - June 5, 2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has become aware that persecution against people who exercise their right to freedom of expression and opinion is very widespread in Indonesia.

June 2, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - June 2, 2017

New York – Indonesia's national police force should immediately investigate recent raids by local law enforcement on gatherings of gay men, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to national pol

June 1, 2017

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Statement - June 1, 2017

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Timor Leste Press Union (TLPU) and the Timor Leste Journalists Association (TLJA) in welcoming the decision today by the T

Human Rights Watch - June 1, 2017

General Tito Karnavian, National Police Chief
Jl. Trunojoyo 3, Jakarta 12110
Indonesia

Your Excellency:

May 31, 2017

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Statement - May 31, 2017

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI), Indonesia, in strongly criticizing the latest action by members of the Islamic Defenders Fr

May 26, 2017

Free West Papua Statement - May 26, 2017

This statement has been written by West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda after Indonesian police officers brutally tortured Nareki Kogoya from the National Human Rights Commission.

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - May 26, 2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) condemns the suicide bombing and explosion in Kampung Melayu, Jakarta, Indonesia, which killed five persons and injured 10.

May 23, 2017

Amnesty International Public Statement - May 23, 2017

This sickening spectacle, carried out in front of more than a thousand jeering spectators, is an act of utmost cruelty – Josef Benedict, Deputy Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific

May 19, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - May 19, 2017

New York – Indonesia's President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo should immediately intervene to prevent the scheduled May 23, 2017 public flogging of two young men convicted of same-sex sexual relations, Hum

Alliance of Independent Journalists Statement - May 19, 2017

Two cases of violence against journalists in Papua in the past week highlight the empty promise of Press Law protections in Indonesia's easternmost province, as well as the false hopes of President

May 18, 2017

International Federation of Journalists Statement - May 18, 2017

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and the South East Asia Journalist Unions (SEAJU) in strongly condemning the

May 17, 2017

Amnesty International Public Statement - May 17, 2017

Responding to the sentencing of two gay men to 85 lashes each for consensual same-sex sexual relations, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Josef Benedict, s

May 11, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - May 11, 2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has learned about the implementation of The Blasphemy Law Number 1/PNPS/1965 on the Prevention of "Religious Abuse and/or Defamation.

May 9, 2017

Amnesty International Statement - May 9, 2017

This verdict demonstrates the inherent injustice of Indonesia's blasphemy law, which should be repealed immediately.

May 4, 2017

Human Rights Watch News Release - May 4, 2017

New York – An Indonesian police raid targeting gay men in Surabaya, Indonesia, on April 30, 2017, threatens the rights of the country's already beleaguered lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (

May 3, 2017

West Papua Action Auckland - May 3, 2017

The following letter has been emailed to the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gerry Brownlee today, World Press Freedom Day.

May 2, 2017

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press release - May 2, 2017

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns Indonesia's double dealing, hosting the 24th annual celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta with UNESCO while continuing to harass independent jou

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - May 2, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-027-2017

Dear Friends,

April 30, 2017

Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Media Release - April 30, 2017

On the 1st May in 1963 Indonesia took over the administration of West Papua from United Nations Temporary Executive Authority (UNTEA) and 54 years later the West Papuan people still continue their

April 26, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - April 26, 2017

Jakarta – The Indonesian government should adopt measures to ensure that state security forces who physically attack journalists are suspended and appropriately prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said

April 25, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - April 25, 2017

London – British American Tobacco (BAT) should strengthen its processes for identifying and addressing human rights risks in its global supply chain, Human Rights Watch and Swedwatch said today in

April 9, 2017

Human Rights Watch Statement - April 9, 2017

New York – Indonesian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release two men detained in Aceh province under a local ordinance that criminalizes homosexuality, Human Rights Watch said t

March 31, 2017

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) News Release - March 31, 2017

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Indonesian President Joko Widodo to keep his election promise to allow local and international journalists to operate in West Papua, the Indonesian half of

March 26, 2017

Human Rights Watch News Release - March 26, 2017

English Francais, Paris – French President Francois Hollande should publicly urge the Indonesian government to address the country's persistent human rights problems during his upcoming visit to Ja

March 8, 2017

Timor-Leste Women's Communication Forum (FOKUPERS) - March 8, 2017

Farol, Dili – Today, on 8 March 2017, we come together as a collective of Timorese organisations to put forward our call for positive change; to bring about equality, justice and freedom for all wo

March 7, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - March 7, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-012-2017

Dear Friends,

Amnesty International News Release - March 7, 2017

The Indonesian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release three people convicted under the country's blasphemy laws for peacefully practicing their beliefs, Amnesty International said

Amnesty International News Release - March 7, 2017

Agri giant Wilmar's campaign to cover up labour abuses exposed in a damning Amnesty International report is being aided by the Indonesian government's failure to investigate claims against the palm

March 5, 2017

Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Media release - March 5, 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull heads off to Indonesia to attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association leadership summit in Jakarta (5-7 March).

March 1, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Urgent Appeal - March 1, 2017

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-009-2017

Dear Friends,

February 13, 2017

Asian Human Rights Commission Statement - February 13, 2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has information regarding the last two years of President Joko Widodo's administration.

February 7, 2017

Amnesty International Urgent Action - February 7, 2017

Four Papuan political activists have been detained since 19 December 2016 in Manado, North Sulawesi Province for "rebellion" (makar).

February 2, 2017

Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Media Release - February 2, 2017

Attorney-General George Brandis, Justice Minister Michael Keenan and Dan Tehan, will meet with Indonesia's top security minister Wiranto and other Indonesian Ministers today in Jakarta for the thir