Indonesia, West Papua – On the night of 12 July 2025, joint security forces consisting of Navy's Marine Corps, Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob), and the local police raided the secretaria

Paul Gregoire – The 5 July 2025 inauguration of the West Papuan Legislative Council in West Papua's Jayapura City "marked the rebirth of the West Papuan state", remarked United Liberati

Indonesia, West Papua – A new documentary reveals the devastating impact of Indonesia's National Strategic Project (PSN) in Merauke, Papua Selatan Province, exposing how large-scale agr

Jayapura, Jubi – The Yahukimo regency District Police (Polres) in Papua Highlands province released four activists from the Yahukimo regional West Papua National Committee (KNPB) on Mon

Raja Ampat – The recent brouhaha over nickel mining operations in Southwest Papua's Raja Ampat regency, a UNESCO Global Geopark known as the "world's last paradise", exposed the stark c

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) rejected Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's assignment to handle development and human rights issues in Papua.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) has denied a statement by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) claiming that fou

Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has affirmed his readiness to oversee development and address ongoing human rights issues in Papua, as he prepares to lead the Special Au

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Humanitarian activist from Wamena, Papua, Yefta Lengka, has questioned Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's ability to resolve the ongoing violent conflict

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana outlined several challenges facing the implementation of the free nutritious meals program in east

Jakarta – The head of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) representative for Papua, Frits Ramandey, said Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka should halt th

Reiner Brabar, Sorong – The Nusantara Indigenous Community Alliance (AMAN), Greenpeace Indonesia, the People's Earth Heritage Foundation (Pusaka) and the Papua-Merauke Legal Aid Foundat

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Jubi – The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, is being urged to establish an institution to handle alleged human rights violations in Pap

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Cartenz Peace Task Force has handed over two members of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) as suspects of illegal ammunition trading to the Wamena Distri

Theressia Sunday Silalahi, Ilham Oktafian, Jakarta – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has said he is ready to work from Papua if ordered by President Prabowo Subianto, following re

Deni Ghifari, Raja Ampat – Raja Ampat, home to 75 percent of the world's coral species and a popular diving spot known to be "the last paradise" became the subject of a global conversat

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) has cast doubts on Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's ability to resolve issues

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Legal, Political, and Security Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra said Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is likely to be given an offi

Anggi Sagita, Jayapura – United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert Kwokwo Barume, personally heard the heartfelt cries of Papuan indigenous peoples

Indonesia, West Papua – On 12-13 June 2025, a coalition of NGOs has officially filed the extra-judicial execution and mutilation of Mr Abral Wandikbo, a 27-year-old indigenous farmer fr

Indonesia, West Papua – On 25 June 2025, 18 civilian families residing in the Sanggeng and Reremi areas in the Manokwari Regency were reportedly ordered to vacate their homes by the Ind

The 6th July marks 27 years since the Biak Massacre when the Indonesian security forces massacred scores of people in Biak, West Papua.

Australian solidarity activists today marked the 27th anniversary of the Biak massacre in West Papua and have warned the human rights crisis in the Indonesian-ruled Melanesian region is

Indonesia, West Papua – Indigenous residents have reported ongoing intimidation and harassment by Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers stationed at PT Mancaraya Argo Mandiri (MAM) an

Indonesia, West Papua – The pristine waters and biodiversity-rich islands of Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya Province, are facing a devastating environmental and human rights crisis as mul

Indonesia, West Papua – On 12 June 2025, police officers arbitrarily detained Mr Imanus Komba, a lawyer working for the Papuan Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua), and a protester named Mr

Indonesia, UN on West Papua, West Papua – In the past months, the situation surrounding the National Strategic Project (PSN) in Merauke, Papua Selatan Province, has further escalated.

Indonesia, West Papua – Nearly 11 months after the fatal shooting of Mr Tobias Silak in the Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, criminal proceedings have commenced at the Wamen

Sharon Muller – Terror against Papuan students has again been launched in several cities around Indonesia.

Indonesia, West Papua – On the evening of 7 June 2025, 25-year-old Maikel Edowai was reportedly shot by police officers at Taman Gizi Park in Oyehe, Nabire Town, Papua Tengah Province.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 28 June 2025 at approximately 04:04 am, joint forces of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Police reportedly raided civilian homes in the Uam

Jayapura – A series of terror acts have again befallen Papuan students who are studying in the East Java provincial capital of Surabaya.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 12 June 2025, at approximately 11:20 am, 27-year-old Papuan, Mr Agibagi Tabuni, (see photo on top, source: independent HRD) was shot dead by members of the In

Indonesia, West Papua – On 19 June 2025, at approximately 3:45 pm, military (TNI) members were recorded beating up a 22-year-old Weneiyo Pekei in the town of Wagete, Deiyai Regency, Pap

Indonesia, West Papua – The Forum for Communication and Aspirations of the Papuan People (FOR PAPUA MPR RI), comprising members of both the Regional Representatives Council (DPD RI) and

Indonesia, West Papua – On 22 May 2025, a peaceful protest organised by students of Cenderawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura City, Papua Province, was met with violent repression by

Indonesia, West Papua – On 26 June 2025, a violent incident occurred at Karang Tumaritis Market in Nabire, Papua Tengah Province, following a disturbance involving intoxicated youths.

A West Papuan independence movement leader has warned the Melanesian Spearhead Group after its 23rd leaders summit in Suva, Fiji, to not give in to a "neocolonial trade in betrayal and

Indonesia, West Papua – On Saturday morning, 31 May 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, Papuan political activist, Mr Er Giban, 18, was subjected to intimidation and ill-treatment by membe

Indonesia – Indigenous rights advocates from across Indonesia presented alarming evidence of systematic persecution to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights during

Indonesia, West Papua – The Indonesian government's plan to implement a National Strategic Project (PSN) worth 24 trillion rupiah in the Papua Barat Daya Province has sparked resistance

A Fiji-based advocacy group has condemned the participation of Indonesia in the Melanesian Spearhead Group which is meeting in Suva this week, saying it is a "profound disgrace" that th

Indonesia, West Papua – The four Papuan political activists, Mr Nikson May, 56, Mr Maksi Sangkek, 39, Mr Abraham Goram Gaman, 55, and Mr Piter Robaha, 54, have been held at Sorong City

Indonesia, West Papua – On 17 May 2024, Mr Peni Pekei was arrested by the Damai Cartenz Task Force and the Dogiyai Police in Paniai Timur District, Papua Tengah Province (see photo on t

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – United Nations rights officials have raised the alarm over alleged human rights abuses and environmental destruction linked to a massive plantation project

Indonesia, West Papua – The Papuan Foundation for Justice and Human Integrity (YKKMP) has reported further human rights abuses during a military raid in the Tanga District, Yahukimo Reg

Erwin Renaldi and Hellena Souisa – With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque islands, Raja Ampat – often described as "the last paradise on Earth" – has long been a dream destinatio

Jayapura – The Papuan Student Alliance or AMP, which is located at the Kamasan dormitory in Yogyakarta, Central Java, was sent four packages containing a chicken carcass, chicken droppi

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Nickel miner Gag Nikel will soon resume operations in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, after the Indonesian government found its environmental management to be sat

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Three government office buildings in Puncak Jaya Regency, Papua Province, were allegedly set on fire by unknown individuals in the early hours of Friday, June