Update on law suit against Sorong Regent – Judges rule against palm oil companies
The palm oil companies PT Inti Kebun Lestari (PT IKL), PT Sorong Agro Sawitindo (PT SAS), dan PT Papua Lestari...
Update on legal processes in relation to attack on military post in Maybrat – Lawyers call upon judges to acquit juvenile defendant
The police interrogated the accused minor twice without a lawyer or legal guardian being present. A first interrogation on 29...
1st December commemorations in multiple cities accompanied by arrests – At least 34 arrested
Police officers carried out at least 34 arrests in the Papuan regencies Jayapura, Merauke and Yahukimo. Morning Star flags were...
Government changes conflict approach in West Papua – Real chance for peace or mere rhetoric?
According to Mahfud, the current combat operations in West Papua will become territorial operations which shall include public services such...
Relatives demand update on law enforcement process in cases of enforced disappearances
The latest case of enforced disappearances reportedly occurred on 25 October 2021 during a military raid in the Fuog Village,...
Update on situation of IDPs in West Papua throughout November 2021
The majority of IDPs in West Papua have not returned to their homes due to the heavy security force presence...
Police increase surveillance of West Papua National Committee
Such visits are part of a series of criminalisation against KNPB leaders and members. On 22 November 2021, officers carried...
WPCC demands to stop the criminalisation of human rights defenders
Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. There are those who cry out in the desert: Prepare the...
West Papua Council of Churches voices concern over the escalating situation in Papua
In an open letter to the governor of the Papua province, the WPCC asks the governor whether the parliament was...
Update on armed violence in Kiwirok – Komnas HAM delegates investigation team
Observers concluded that the armed conflict in Kiwirok has caused the internal displacement of more than 2,000 indigenous Papuans. Most...
