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 Papua, such as a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) and a Human Rights Court.

Reiner Brabar, Sorong – The Nusantara Indigenous Community Alliance (AMAN), Greenpeace Indonesia, the People's Earth Heritage Foundation (Pusaka) and the Papua-Merauke Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) have issued a joint statement titled "Papua is not empty land, and stop the theft of indigenous territories in Papua, stop the National Strategic Projects".

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 in the Papuan region.

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 conversation in late May when the environmental group Greenpeace managed to draw the public's attention toward an imminent threat to its marine biodiversity from nickel mining.

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 District Attorney. The two individuals are La Ode Sultan Zaldi Saim and Praedy Wanimbo alias Kenyam.

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 reports that he would be tasked with overseeing development in Indonesia's easternmost province.

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 office in Papua.

According to Yusril, President Prabowo Subianto has assigned the vice president a special mandate to handle issues in the region.

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 (OAP) during an informal two-day visit to Jayapura, Papua Province on July 4-5.

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 Indonesian Navy's Facility Maintenance Command (Fasharkan TNI AL).

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 from Yuguru Village in Nduga Regency, to the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) (see video below, source: CSO Coalition), the Military Police (MP), and the Witness and Victim Protection Agenc

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 deteriorating.

No Indonesian security force member has ever been charged or brought to justice for the human rights abuses committed against peaceful West Papuan demonstrators.

The 6th July marks 27 years since the Biak Massacre when the Indonesian security forces massacred scores of people in Biak, West Papua. The victims, included women and children who had gathered for a peaceful rally. They were killed at the base of a water tower flying the Morning Star flag.

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 multiple nickel mining companies destroy one of the world's most ecologically significant marine areas in the world.

Indonesia, West Papua – Indigenous residents have reported ongoing intimidation and harassment by Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers stationed at PT Mancaraya Argo Mandiri (MAM) and PT Siliwangi Karya Sejahtera (SKS) in the Sayosa Timur District, Sorong Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province.

Sharon Muller – Terror against Papuan students has again been launched in several cities around Indonesia. This time round it has been through the delivery of packages containing rotten animal carcasses, threatening letters, the distribution of posters and videos as well as other threats.

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 Wamena District Court against the four police officers, Muh.

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 – 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 Kolki Gwijangge during a peaceful demonstration at the Abepura roundabout in Jayapura City, Papua Province (see photo on top, source: Jubi).

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. Mr Edowai was reportedly purchasing alcoholic drinks as police personnel opened fire without warning, causing bullet wounds to his hand and thigh (see video below, source: independent HRD).

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 Village, Sumo District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.

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

The students are asking that the latest spate of incidents – the sending of a live lizard, provocative chats and the putting up of posters against Papuan students in Surabaya – be immediately and fully investigated.

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 Indonesian National Army (TNI) near State Senior High School I (SMAN 1) Sinak, in the Gigobak Village, Sinak District, Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Province.

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, Papua Tengah Province. The incident occurred following an altercation at a local street restaurant.

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 National Parliament (DPR RI), has issued urgent calls for the Indonesian government to abandon its security-based approach to the ongoing armed conflict in West Papua.

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 members of the Yahukimo District Police.

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. Police officers fired live rounds and tear gas during the crackdown, resulting in the death of Mr Eko Ikomou and serious injuries to three civilians (see table of victims below).

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 joint forces of the Indonesian National Police (Polri).

Indonesia – Indigenous rights advocates from across Indonesia presented alarming evidence of systematic persecution to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights during a critical meeting in the Republic of Congo in late May 2025.

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 from indigenous communities. They understand the massive palm oil development as an existential threat to their ancestral lands and way of life.

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 abandonment" over West Papua.

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 top, source: independent HRD).

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 Police Headquarters since 28 April 2025 on charges of treason (makar) and violations of Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law.

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 the Indonesian Embassy continues to "operate freely" within the MSG Secretariat.

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 in the Indonesian district of Merauke.

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 Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province, on 13 June 2025.

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 destination for tourists.

But this archipelago off Indonesia's east coast has emerged as the latest battleground between groups at odds over the country's nickel industry.

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 their arms and pledged allegiance to the Republic of Indonesia in a ceremony held Friday in Sorong, the capital of Southwest Papua province.

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) is suspected of attacking civilians in Lambera Village, Yugumoak District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua. The police claimed that three civilians died in the attack that occurred on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. local time.

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 20, 2025. According to the police, the three burnt buildings are the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) office, the Health Office, and the Ministry of Religion.

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 satisfactory. The company had been temporarily suspended due to public concerns over environmental damage.

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 droppings, garbage and provocative messages.

Two international organisations are leading a call for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to elevate the membership status of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) at their upcoming summit in Honiara in September.

Andi Adam Faturahman, Papua – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) attacked Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police (Polri) personnel at Aminggaru Airport in Ilaga, Omukia District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Klas Lundstrom – Prabowo Subianto first made his name as an Indonesian military leader trying to crush East Timor's push for independence. Today he is president – and his government is fighting another colonial war in West Papua.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – A spokesperson for the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), Sebby Sambom, reported a shootout between his group and the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Kampung Kulapa, Intan Jaya, Papua, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He claimed that five civilians were shot by military personnel during the incident.

Indonesia, West Papua – Human rights organisations have condemned the trial process against Mr Rife Kerebea (see photo on top, source: Suara Papua) as unfair. Mr Kerebea was arbitrarily arrested and processed for the alleged murder of 13 gold miners in Seradala District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province.

Indonesia, West Papua – In the early hours of 18 June 2025, the Indonesian military (TNI) launched a coordinated armed assault on the villages of Bulapa and Yoparu in Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency.

Jayapura – Nine United Nations Special Procedure Mechanism special rapporteurs have written a letter to the Indonesian government and the company PT Global Papua Abadi, which is involved in the Merauke National Strategic Project (PSN) in South Papua.

Jakarta – When it comes to breaking the rules, Indonesian officials are smart at hiding behind smoke screens: they think they have covered up their crimes, but the people can clearly see them – like the revocation of the four corporate nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua last week.

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB OPM) Kodap VIII Intan Jaya threatened to launch a military operation if the Indonesian government continues the construction of roads from Nabire to Ilaga and from Sugapa to Ugimba.