Indonesia – Indigenous rights advocates from across Indonesia presented alarming evidence of systematic persecution to the United Nations Special…

Indonesia, West Papua – The Indonesian government's plan to implement a National Strategic Project (PSN) worth 24 trillion rupiah in the Papua…

A West Papuan independence movement leader has warned the Melanesian Spearhead Group after its 23rd leaders summit in Suva, Fiji, to not give in…

Indonesia, West Papua – On Saturday morning, 31 May 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, Papuan political activist, Mr Er Giban, 18, was subjected to…

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…

Indonesia, West Papua – The four Papuan political activists, Mr Nikson May, 56, Mr Maksi Sangkek, 39, Mr Abraham Goram Gaman, 55, and Mr Piter…

A Fiji-based advocacy group has condemned the participation of Indonesia in the Melanesian Spearhead Group which is meeting in Suva this week,…

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – United Nations rights officials have raised the alarm over alleged human rights abuses and environmental destruction…

Indonesia, West Papua – The Papuan Foundation for Justice and Human Integrity (YKKMP) has reported further human rights abuses during a military…

Erwin Renaldi and Hellena Souisa – With its crystal-clear waters and picturesque islands, Raja Ampat – often described as "the last paradise on…

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

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – Nickel miner Gag Nikel will soon resume operations in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, after the Indonesian government found…

Nabiila Azzahra, Jakarta – Three government office buildings in Puncak Jaya Regency, Papua Province, were allegedly set on fire by unknown…

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) is suspected of attacking civilians in Lambera…

Philyons K Liliefna, Sorong – In a rare and symbolic gesture, five members of a separatist group linked to the Free Papua Movement (OPM) laid down…

Andi Adam Faturahman, Papua – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) attacked Indonesian Military (TNI) and…

Two international organisations are leading a call for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to elevate the membership status of the United…

Indonesia, West Papua – In the early hours of 18 June 2025, the Indonesian military (TNI) launched a coordinated armed assault on the villages of…

Indonesia, West Papua – Human rights organisations have condemned the trial process against Mr Rife Kerebea (see photo on top, source: Suara…

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A spokesperson for the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), Sebby Sambom, reported…

Klas Lundstrom – Prabowo Subianto first made his name as an Indonesian military leader trying to crush East Timor's push for independence. Today…

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A soldier from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) of Kodim 1715/Yahukimo named Serka Seger Mulyana became…

Indonesia, West Papua – On 12 June 2025, police officers reportedly opened fire while patrolling the Deiyapa Village, Kamu Timur District, Dogiyai…

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB OPM) Kodap VIII Intan Jaya threatened to launch a…

Jakarta – When it comes to breaking the rules, Indonesian officials are smart at hiding behind smoke screens: they think they have covered up…

As Parliamentarians, lawyers, and supporters of West Papua, we urge the leaders of the five Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member groups to…

Jayapura – Nine United Nations Special Procedure Mechanism special rapporteurs have written a letter to the Indonesian government and the company…

Victoria Gill – Stark images, captured from a drone by environmental campaigners and shared with the BBC, appear to show how nickel mining…

Muhammad Aulia Rahman, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has uncovered shocking details in its ongoing investigation into…

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – Mining activities in the regency of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, have garnered attention due to environmental damage…

In the midst of abundant natural resources and enchanting cultural diversity, the situation in Papua is not as good and beautiful as the natural…

M. Raihan Muzzaki, Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating allegations of corruption linked to nickel mining…

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – A stormy saga over nickel mining in one of the most biodiverse marine regions in the world appears to be far from…

Indonesia, West Papua – The humanitarian crisis in West Papua has reached a critical stage. As of June 2025, more than 97,648 people in West Papua…

Jakarta – Both mining and tourism are vital for Indonesia's economic development as each brings a lot of foreign exchange to the country.

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Yustinus Paat, Jakarta – Anticorruption watchdog KPK suspects that part of the Rp 1.2 trillion ($75 million) embezzled from Papua provincial…

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura – Papua Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) staff member Imanus Komba and Kolki Gwijangge, a participant at a peaceful…

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – Indonesian Forum for the Environment or Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) urges the government to revoke the…

Anisa Fauziah, Jakarta – Indonesia continues to face significant challenges in its national malaria elimination efforts, with most of the country'…

M. Rizki Yusrial, Jakarta – Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai has urged the police to investigate the alleged animal terror involving the…

Caleb Fotheringham – Further reports of civilian casualties are coming out of West Papua, while clashes between Indonesia's military and the armed…

Irsyan Hasyim, Jakarta – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia recently announced the revocation of Mining Business…

Jayapura – The government plans to build new security posts in a number of conflict areas in Papua. But the policy is considered not to be the…

Reiner Brabar, Jayapura – Terror and intimidation against Papuan students continue to occur every year, as do acts of racism. These acts of terror…

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – The Head of Global Greenpeace for Indonesian Forest Campaign, Kiki Taufik, said that the withdrawal of four nickel…

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia declined to comment on alleged legal violations concerning…

Nandito Putra, Jakarta – The government has revoked four nickel mining business licenses (IUP) in Raja Ampat Regency, Southwest Papua. The…

Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Jakarta – The Indonesian government has revoked the business licences of four nickel mining companies operating on the…

Protests from environmental activists and church leaders have compelled the Indonesian government to halt nickel mining at an ecologically…

Bambang Ismoyo, Jakarta – The Indonesian government announced on Tuesday the revocation of mining business permits (IUP) for four companies…