East Timor has become the unlikely venue for a war crimes case against Myanmar's military leadership, as proceedings advance in Dili's courts and test Asean's uneasy approach to the jun

Savero Aristia Wienanto, Jakarta – Activist Maria Katarina Sumarsih gave a public lecture on Aksi Kamisan at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Indonesia, West Papua – This 11-page report lists cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns; developments in the armed conflict and its impact on civi

Responding to the 30th anniversary of the July 27th attack today, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director, Usman Hamid, said:

Wamena, Jubi – The visit of YouTuber and content creator Bobon Santoso alongside the commander of the XVII/Cenderawasih Military Regional Command (Kodam), Major General Febriel Buyung S

Victor Mambor, Jayapura – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has emphasized that the protection of civilians, accountable law enforcement, and accelerated handling of

Responding to the presentation of the Indonesian Government's highest honour to Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in Jakarta, Amnesty International Indonesia Deputy Director Wiry

July 6, 1998, was a dark moment for the people of Papua.

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) received 3,003 complaints of alleged human rights violations throughout 2025, marking a significant inc

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) reported that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) was the most frequently complained-about in

On the 6th July in 1988, 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.

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Jubi – Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) ham called on President Prabowo Subianto to conduct a comprehensive review of security opera

Indonesia, West Papua – Human rights defenders, victims' families, lawyers and civil society organisations continue to raise concerns over persistent impunity for alleged human rights v

Indonesian military personnel (TNI) allegedly entered the private residence (pastoran) of the Three Kings Cathedral (Katedral Tiga Raja) in Timika without authorisation during security

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) has voiced concern over what it describes as a worsening military and humanitarian crisis in Papua during the p

Jakarta – Rights defender Andrie Yunus repeatedly asked for the trial against soldiers involved in the March acid attack that left him blind in one eye to be held in a civilian court, n

Jessica Kim (The Conversation) – Aviral video depicting a gravely injured 14-year-old boy lying on the asphalt sparked national outrage earlier this year.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai said Indonesia may be on track to break the world record for the largest human rights education program by number of

Larius Kogoya, Jayapura, Jubi – Melince Magai, a member of the Puncak Regency Legislative Council (DPRK) in Central Papua appointed through the Special Autonomy (Otsus) mechanism, said

Indonesia, West Papua – The 24-page research report "No Safe Path Home: A report examining allegations of victim-activated explosive devices in West Papua in light of Indonesia's obliga

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – A number of high-school students participated in the 908th Aksi Kamisan, which coincided with the commemoration of the 28th anniversary of the 1998 Reform

Sultan Abdurrahman, Jakarta – The 908th Kamisan Movement took place during the commemorative moment of the 1998 Reform on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Jakarta – An Indonesian official announced on April 30, 2026, that the government would seek to amend the country's 1999 Human Rights Law to allow authorities to determine who is a reco

Dian Rahma Fika Alnina, Jakarta – A coalition of Papuan students under the Front Against Militarism and Investment has accused Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai of failing to addr

Jakarta – An alliance of hundreds of Papuan students from the Front Against Militarism and Investment held a protest action in front of the Human Rights Ministry offices on Monday May 1

Eka Yudha Saputra, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Human Rights (HAM) Natalius Pigai said that resolving the conflict in Papua requires high-level political decisions and the involveme

Indonesia, West Papua – This 11-page report lists cases and developments including human rights violations and their patterns; developments in the armed conflict and its impact on civil

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Indonesia's Minister of Human Rights and Justice, Natalius Pigai, stated that the government has no right to determine the status of human rights defenders, or

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Indonesia's Ministry of Human Rights (HAM) has inserted a specific clause regarding the right to be forgotten in the Revision of the Human Rights Law.

A formal criminal file accusing Myanmar regime leader Min Aung Hlaing of war crimes and crimes against humanity has been submitted to Court of First Instance in the Timor-Leste capital

Harjuna Pademme, Jayapura (PINA) – A coalition of civil society organizations under the Papua Solidarity Network said on Wednesday that human rights conditions in Papua have worsened si

Jihan Ristiyanti, Jakarta – The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has passed the revision of the Witness and Victim Protection Law (UU PSDK) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia stated that at least 295 human rights defenders (HRD) were attacked throughout 2025.

Annisa Febiola, Jakarta – Amnesty International Indonesia has declared that the human rights situation nationally is showing alarming signs.

2025 was the most dangerous year for human rights at the global and national level due to the increase in predatory attacks in 144 countries around the world, including Indonesia, said

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

Indonesia, West Papua – Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has called on the Indonesian government to grant international observers access to West Papua, warning that ongoing mili

Responding to the rearrest of an activist who had only just been released from detention in Bandung, West Java, Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid said:

During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, in Geneva, Switzerland, WCC convened a side event on 4 March, titled "Human Rights in Indonesia – The Right to a Clean, Healthy a

During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, in Geneva, Switzerland, international human rights and faith-based organizations will convene a side event on 4 March, titled Hu

Jayapura, Jubi – Papua Solidarity House has expressed its position on the security situation in the land of Papua in recent weeks, which has been marked by a number of cases of violence

On February 13, Myanmar's military junta ordered the head of Timor-Leste's Embassy in Yangon to leave the country within seven days.

On 10 February 2026, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI AD) reportedly tortured Mr Kristo Gonus Okui Kaize, an indigenous Papuan of the Malind Maklew tribe at the Nati

Indonesia, West Papua – On 10 May 2025, Mr Ortizan F.

Adhyasta Dirgantara, Danu Damarjati – President Prabowo Subianto says that top generals from the Indonesian Military (TNI) have been accused by the West of human rights violations, even

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto dismisses what he called a long-term accusation that the country's police and military force are human rights viola

Indonesia, West Papua – This 10-page document outlines cases and developments, including human rights violations and their patterns, the escalation of armed conflict and its impact on c

Emma Palmer (The Conversation) – Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of ASEAN.

Jakarta – On February 9 the Regional Representative Council (DPD) hosted a meeting with several civil society organisations that reported on alleged human rights violations in Papua.

Indonesia, West Papua – On 20 August 2024, Mr Tobias Silak, a civilian, was fatally shot and Naro Dapla sustained serious gunshot injuries on the Dekai mountain road, Yahukimo Regency,