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Shootings & Violence Against Civilians

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September 28, 2026

Jubi - September 28, 2026

Sorong, Jubi – A resident of Wakom Village, East Aifat District, Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua, identified as Wilem, also known as Yae Wakom, has allegedly been tortured at a Marine

September 23, 2026

ULMWP Statement - September 23, 2026

On behalf of the ULMWP and the West Papuan people, I wholeheartedly condemn the brutal massacre of six West Papuan civilians by the Indonesian military in Yahukimo.

Human Rights Monitor - September 23, 2026

Security forces reportedly open fire at a group ofsix indigenous Papuan civilians near Samboga Village, Yahukimo Regency, on 18 September 2026, while returning from a local gold-panning

September 11, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 11, 2026

On 1 September 2026, security forces carried out an operation in the Kali Biru residential area around the former Election Commission Office (KPU), Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Pap

September 9, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 9, 2026

On 30 August 2026, officers from the Nabire Police allegedly beat and arbitrarily detained indigenous community leader Yulius Edowai, 50, in front of SMKN 2 Jayanti in Nabire, Central P

Human Rights Monitor - September 9, 2026

A civilian identified as BP, was reportedly shot dead by an off-duty police officer on 2 August 2026 at the Raffles Residence 3 housing estate, Block M, Mimika Baru District, Mimika Reg

Jubi - September 9, 2026

Merauke, Jubi – A 38-year-old man from Merauke Regency in South Papua, who was allegedly assaulted by police officers, has died after receiving intensive treatment in the ICU at Merauke

September 8, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 8, 2026

On 13 August 2026, Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) personnel reportedly shot three indigenous civilians at a garden camp near the Kamundan River in the Ainod area, Aifat Timur Tengah District

August 22, 2026

Jubi - August 22, 2026

Jayapura, Jubi – The Executive Student Council of Cenderawasih University (BEM Uncen) says it has evidence that police fired at protesters during clashes between security personnel and

August 19, 2026

Voice of Indonesia - August 19, 2026

Hundreds of residents of Maybrat Regency, South West Papua, took to the streets on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in a peaceful demonstration held as a form of protest as well as a present

Jubi - August 19, 2026

Jayapura – The Papua Foundation for Justice and Human Integrity (YKKMP) has written to Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM RI) over the alleged shooting of three ci

August 15, 2026

Jubi - August 15, 2026

Sorong, Jubi – Three civilians were reportedly shot in Muara Aifam, East Central Aifat district, Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua province, on Thursday evening (Aug. 13, 2026).

July 31, 2026

Jubi - July 31, 2026

Jayapura, Jubi – Dozens of residents in the Korowai area of Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua Province, have reportedly fled into the forest since 22 July 2026.

Human Rights Monitor - July 31, 2026

On 28 July 2026, Indonesian Naval Military Police personnel shot and injured Mr Timotius Rumpaidus at his residence in Klalin 6, Warmon Village, Aimas District, Sorong Regency, Southeas

July 30, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - July 30, 2026

Between 24 and 30 July 2026, joint Indonesian military and police operations reportedly killed three civilians in the Korowai region, causing hundreds of indigenous Papuans, including c

July 14, 2026

TAPOL - July 14, 2026

We condemn the killing of Nicholas F. Goselin, a US national, in West Papua on 2nd July. The TPNPB have admitted responsibility for killing Goselin.

Human Rights Monitor - July 14, 2026

On 29 June 2026, security forces reportedly shot dead Rev Elianus Agimbau, 20, a pastor of the Indonesian Tabernacle Church (GKII), whilst travelling through the Mbamogo Village area, l

July 7, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - July 7, 2026

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Tolikara Regency People's Representative Council (DPRD) building on 6 July 2026, demanding a full investigation and accountability for the killing

Human Rights Monitor - July 7, 2026

Between 31 May and 4 June 2026, Indonesian military forces reportedly carried out a series of aerial attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in Yuguru Village, Mebarok District,

July 6, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - July 6, 2026

A pregnant indigenous woman, Mrs Melkiana Duwitau, 31, was killed after a bullet penetrated the wall of her home in the J2 area of Wandoga Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency,

July 3, 2026

UCA News - July 3, 2026

An evangelist and a teenager were shot dead, and two young men were injured in separate military operations in Indonesia's Papua, prompting the local regent to strip off his official un

July 2, 2026

Jubi Papua - July 2, 2026

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Jubi – A car carrying the leader of the Catholic Church's Moni-Puncak Deanery, Father Yance Yogi, Pr, was shot at in Titigi Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya

July 1, 2026

Jubi Papua - July 1, 2026

Jayapura – Two teenagers in Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province, identified as Daud Hagismijau and Kiko Hagismijau, were reportedly shot on Monday (29/6/2026).

June 24, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 24, 2026

A 19-year-old civlian, Mr Makelon Majau, was reportedly injured during alleged Indonesian military drone strikes targeting Balamai Village in Hitadipa District, Intan Jaya Regency, on 2

June 23, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 23, 2026

A woman sustained critical injuries after allegedly being struck by a motorcycle ridden by two members of the Yahukimo District Police in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Provi

June 16, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 16, 2026

On 15 June 2026, an 18-year-old student named Yustinus Yalak reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh (see photo on top, source: independent HRD) during an alleged milita

June 8, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 8, 2026

An 18-year-old Papuan girl named Mrs Penti Weya, was reportedly killed by a suspected drone-delivered explosive in Wunapunggu Village, Melagi District, Lanny Jaya Regency, on the mornin

June 5, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 5, 2026

On 10 May 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the Police arbitrarily detained four indigenous Papuans at the residence of local parliament member Mr Danton

May 22, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - May 22, 2026

A teacher and six students from SMP N 1 Senior Highschool Sinak were reportedly apprehended without warrant and subsequently tortured by military personnel during an operation in Sinak

May 21, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - May 21, 2026

Officers of the Demta Sub-district Police detained 30-yea-old Agustinus Burame in the Demta District, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, on 4 May 2026.

Human Rights Monitor - May 21, 2026

On 10 May 2026, security forces allegedly shot dead Mr Nopison Tebai, a 21-year-old high school student, during a joint security operation in Dogimani and Idadagi villages, Dogiyai Dist

Fides News Agency - May 21, 2026

Timika – "The recent drone attack on a Catholic church in Intan Jaya has claimed civilian lives and severely traumatized the local population.

May 20, 2026

National Indigenous Times - May 20, 2026

Giovanni Torre – At least two civilians were feared dead and two others injured after an aerial bombing at a Catholic church compound in the Central Papua province, West Papua.

National Indigenous Times - May 20, 2026

Andrew Mathieson – Senior West Papuan figures have slammed the most recent Indonesian attacks on the occupied Indigenous territory of Western New Guinea.

Jubi Papua - May 20, 2026

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Papua – Aliko Walia, an 8-year-old boy who was shot during a military operation in Tenoti Village, Kembru District, Puncak Regency, on 14 April 2026, died at RS

May 19, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - May 19, 2026

On 17 May 2026, an Indonesian military drone reportedly dropped grenades on the St Paul's Catholic Church in Mbamogo Village, Agisiga District, Intan Jaya Regency, shortly after worship

Australia West Papua Association (Sydney) Statement - May 19, 2026

At least two civilians were feared dead and two others injured after an aerial bombing at a Catholic church compound in the Central Papua province.

May 16, 2026

Radio New Zealand - May 16, 2026

Johnny Blades – A West Papuan church leader has warned that ongoing killings of young Papuans allegedly by Indonesian security forces have the hallmark of genocide.

May 15, 2026

Jubi Papua - May 15, 2026

News Desk, Jayapura, Jubi – The Papua Regional Police has been urged to take over the investigation into a shooting allegedly involving officers from the Bokondini Police Sector in Toli

May 13, 2026

Jubi Papua - May 13, 2026

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Jubi – A teenager killed during a police operation in Dogiyai and later identified by security forces as a member of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) was in fact a

Jubi Papua - May 13, 2026

Aida Ulim, Jayapura, Jubi – Students from Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua, currently studying in Jayapura have issued a public statement regarding the series of incidents that took place

Jubi Papua - May 13, 2026

Aida Ulim, Jayapura, Jubi – Papuan women attending a free speech forum organized by the Dogiyai Student Association in Jayapura voiced opposition to what they described as ongoing viole

May 11, 2026

Tempo - May 11, 2026

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – Papuan student alliance from the Anti-Militarism and Investment Front stages a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Human Rights office in Jakarta

May 9, 2026

Jubi Papua - May 9, 2026

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – Five residents near Kali Kabur in Tembagapura were reportedly shot dead, while a toddler was injured.

May 8, 2026

Jubi Papua - May 8, 2026

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Jubi – Seven students from National High School (SMA) 1 Kobakma in Mamberamo Tengah were reportedly shot on Tuesday (May 5, 2026).

Human Rights Monitor - May 8, 2026

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

May 6, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - May 6, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

Jubi Papua - April 23, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - April 22, 2026

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