On 7 and 8 May 2026, military forces conducted an operation in the Kali Kabur (Kabur River) area of Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, in the Central Papua province, resulting in inj

On 7 and 8 May 2026, military forces conducted an operation in the Kali Kabur (Kabur River) area of Tembagapura District, Mimika Regency, in the Central Papua province, resulting in inj

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – Central Papua Governor Meki Nawipa said he will instruct authorities to take action against the growing number of illegal gold mining operations in the

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – Indigenous communities in Central Papua province will have the opportunity to manage natural resource potential in their territories through the People'

On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven civilians with bullets (see photos and victim table below, source: independent HRDs), most of them se

Jayapura, Jubi – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) held a commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of Papua's annexation into the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia or NKRI

On 15 April 2026, Indonesian military personnel allegedly detained seven indigenous Papuans from Kimurik and Pupet villages without warrant in East Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Centr

Alexander Loen, Jayapura (PINA) – More than 90% of Indonesia's malaria cases are concentrated in Papua, underscoring the region as the country's most critical hotspot for infectious dis

Harjuna Pademme, Jayapura (PINA) – A coalition of civil society organizations under the Papua Solidarity Network said on Wednesday that human rights conditions in Papua have worsened si

Jayapura – Responding to various cases of human rights violations, Papuans from various components of society held simultaneous demonstrations in various cities in Indonesia, including

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Jayapura – Papuan political figure Laurenzus Kadepa said Papua is not only rich in natural resources such as gold and natural gas, but also home to Indigenous Papuans whose existence mu

On 27 April 2026, joint security forces violently dispersed a peaceful student demonstration organised by the Papuan Student Solidarity (SOMAP) in Waena and Abepura, Jayapura City, Papu

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – Protesters who were planning to hold a "Papua Military and Humanitarian Emergency" demonstration in Jayapura City, Papua, were involved in a clash with the police

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – Food waste contributes more significantly to global warming than carbon dioxide due to methane emissions released during decomposition, a WWF Indonesia officia

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – Women's rights activist Vero Hubi says there has been a noticeable shift in how women are perceived in Papua, a change she attributes to the erosion of customary v

Silpester Kasipka, Jayapura – The rights of women and children who are victims of violence were the focus of a seminar titled "The New Criminal Code: Does It Fulfill the Rights of Women

Johnny Blades – The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.

On 15 April 2026, joint security force members arbitrarily apprehended Mr Moses Worait and Mr Lukas Ky (see phot on top, source: Jubi) at a motorbike workshop located next to the South

On 4 April 2026, Marine Corps personnel (TNI-AL) reportedly detained Mr Yepi Magayang, 25, Mr Kayas Nepsan, 23.

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – Residents of Puncak Regency are calling for an open and independent investigation following military operations in Central Papua that reportedly left multiple

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – Students from Puncak Regency, Central Papua, have urged both the Puncak regency administration and the Central Papua provincial government to immediately address t

On 14 April 2026, a police officer shot dead 16-year-old Elki Wunungga in Mairini Village, Bokondini District, Tolikara Regency, Papua Highlands Province.

Maria Gabrielle, Sorong – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming reaffirmed the government's commitment to accelerating development in Papua following a three-day working visit across the reg

Jayapura – Various components of society in Puncak conveyed their aspirations at the Puncak regency People's Representative Council (DPRK) offices on Monday April 20 in response to the

Vidya Pinandhita, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it had strong suspicions that soldiers might have been responsible for the deaths of 12 c

Between 13 and 15 April 2026, Indonesian security forces allegedly carried out ground and aerial military operations in Guamo Village, Pogoma District, and in IDP sites and multiple vil

Agencies, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights said Sunday it was investigating the killings of 12 civilians, including women and children, in a military operation in the r

Jayapura – A teenage shooting victim in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, has alleged she was shot by personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, according to the Papua representati

Reiner Brabar, Sorong – The 8th National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) has declared Papua a "military and humanitarian emergency zone".

Rabin Yarangga, Jakarta – The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) said it is investigating reports that at least 12 civilians were killed during a military operation targeting

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura – The Papua Law Enforcement and Human Rights Coalition has called on all parties involved in the armed conflict in Puncak Regency, Central Papua, to ensure the

Agito Yacobson Sitepu, Yogya – The Social Movement Institute (SMI) held a screening and discussion of the documentary film "Pesta Babi: Colonialism in Our Time" at the Papuan student do

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – At least nine civilians, including a five-year-old child, have reportedly been killed and dozens more injured in a shooting incident during a military operatio

Indonesia, West Papua – In the forests and villages of Merauke Regency, South Papua Province, a quiet but intensifying crisis is unfolding.

Te Aniwaniwa Paterson – Yulita Pigai, an elderly woman in her 70s, was killed inside her home after being shot as Indonesian security forces carried out a sweep through her village in W

Over a three-month period spanning January to March 2026, multiple incidents across the Papua Provinces have raised serious concerns about the state of healthcare access for indigenous

Jakarta – PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) and its labor unions have signed a new collective labor agreement covering the 2026-2028 period, marking the latest milestone in one of Indonesia'

On 24 March 2026, Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob), members reportedly used excessive force against civilians during a community protest in Kaugapu Village, East Mimika District, Mimika R

On 23 March 2026, Marine Corps (TNI AL) members arbitrarily detained Yuni Suhun, 23, and Mr Eliaton Wetapo, 31, at the marines' post in the Kokamo Village, Dekai District, Yahukimo Rege

On 28 March 2026, officers of the Nabire Police Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Units intercepted a group of activists associated with the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) f

Tempo, Jakarta – PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has stated that the mining production rate following the landslide incident in the underground mining area of Grasberg Block Cave (GBC) on

Papuan Journalist Mr Mis Murib, affiliated with the Nadi Papua Media, was reportedly subjected to intimidation following the publication of an investigative report on illegal gold minin

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – The Directorate General of Immigration has handed over three Australian nationals to the Indonesian Prosecutor's Office following an illegal entry case inv

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The West Papua Independent Student Forum, along with several students in Jayapura City, Papua, staged a protest against the management of natural resources in Papu

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The West Papua Independent Student Forum (FIM-WP) City Leadership Committee (KPK) in Sentani has expressed its rejection of the presence of PT Freeport Indonesia,

On 10 March 2026, Members of the Indonesian Marine Corps arbitrarily detained indigenous gold panner, Mr Anton Payage, at the Marine Corps post on Seradala Road near the Nami River gold

On 12 March 2026, Indonesian security forces arbitrarily apprehended Mr Oksal Kobak, 28, Mr Yos Payage, 36, Mr Simion Payage, 29, Mr Menase Heluka, and Mr Oser Kobak at the Old Sentani

Jayapura – The Papuan people's demand for PT Freeport to be closed down is considered reasonable, given the lack of involvement of customary landowners in the initial licensing process

Reports from West Papua say as many as four people have been shot dead in Dogiyai regency in an alleged retaliatory attack after a policeman was killed.