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

The Indonesian military (TNI) conducted operations in Omukia District, Puncak Regency, between 1 and 6 May 2026 which reportedly resulted in the…

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…

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – Indigenous communities in Central Papua province will have the opportunity to manage natural resource potential…

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

On 5 May 2026, police officers opened fire at protesters and injured at least seven civilians with bullets (see photos and victim table below,…

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

On 15 April 2026, Indonesian military personnel allegedly detained seven indigenous Papuans from Kimurik and Pupet villages without warrant in…

Harjuna Pademme, Jayapura (PINA) – A coalition of civil society organizations under the Papua Solidarity Network said on Wednesday that human…

Alexander Loen, Jayapura (PINA) – More than 90% of Indonesia's malaria cases are concentrated in Papua, underscoring the region as the country's…

Jayapura – Papuan political figure Laurenzus Kadepa said Papua is not only rich in natural resources such as gold and natural gas, but also home…

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

On 27 April 2026, joint security forces violently dispersed a peaceful student demonstration organised by the Papuan Student Solidarity (SOMAP) in…

Dominggus A. Mampioper, Jayapura – The body of Arnold Clemens Ap, a prominent advocate of Melanesian cultural identity in West Papua, was found on…

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – Protesters who were planning to hold a "Papua Military and Humanitarian Emergency" demonstration in Jayapura City, Papua,…

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – Food waste contributes more significantly to global warming than carbon dioxide due to methane emissions released during…

Silpester Kasipka, Jayapura – The rights of women and children who are victims of violence were the focus of a seminar titled "The New Criminal…

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…

On 4 April 2026, Marine Corps personnel (TNI-AL) reportedly detained Mr Yepi Magayang, 25, Mr Kayas Nepsan, 23. Mr Eri Odban, 20, Mr Enias…

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…

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

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Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – Residents of Puncak Regency are calling for an open and independent investigation following military operations in…

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

Maria Gabrielle, Sorong – Vice President Gibran Rakabuming reaffirmed the government's commitment to accelerating development in Papua following a…

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – Students from Puncak Regency, Central Papua, have urged both the Puncak regency administration and the Central Papua…

Jayapura – Various components of society in Puncak conveyed their aspirations at the Puncak regency People's Representative Council (DPRK) offices…

Vidya Pinandhita, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it had strong suspicions that soldiers might have…

Agencies, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights said Sunday it was investigating the killings of 12 civilians, including women and…

Between 13 and 15 April 2026, Indonesian security forces allegedly carried out ground and aerial military operations in Guamo Village, Pogoma…

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

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

Agito Yacobson Sitepu, Yogya – The Social Movement Institute (SMI) held a screening and discussion of the documentary film "Pesta Babi:…

Rabin Yarangga, Jakarta – The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) said it is investigating reports that at least 12 civilians were…

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

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

Te Aniwaniwa Paterson – Yulita Pigai, an elderly woman in her 70s, was killed inside her home after being shot as Indonesian security forces…

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

Over a three-month period spanning January to March 2026, multiple incidents across the Papua Provinces have raised serious concerns about the…

Jakarta – PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) and its labor unions have signed a new collective labor agreement covering the 2026-2028 period, marking…

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…

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

Riani Sanusi Putri, Jakarta – The Directorate General of Immigration has handed over three Australian nationals to the Indonesian Prosecutor's…

On 28 March 2026, officers of the Nabire Police Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Units intercepted a group of activists associated with the…

Papuan Journalist Mr Mis Murib, affiliated with the Nadi Papua Media, was reportedly subjected to intimidation following the publication of an…

Tempo, Jakarta – PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has stated that the mining production rate following the landslide incident in the underground…

On 10 March 2026, Members of the Indonesian Marine Corps arbitrarily detained indigenous gold panner, Mr Anton Payage, at the Marine Corps post on…

On 12 March 2026, Indonesian security forces arbitrarily apprehended Mr Oksal Kobak, 28, Mr Yos Payage, 36, Mr Simion Payage, 29, Mr Menase Heluka…

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

Aida Ulim, Jayapura – The West Papua Independent Student Forum, along with several students in Jayapura City, Papua, staged a protest against the…

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