Kossay said, based on a Human Rights Monitor report, the number of refugees due to armed conflict through March 2026 amounts to about 107,039 souls. The number is estimated to have increased by about 22,661 souls, as a result of military operations and reconnaissance in Peak County since April 14, 2026, which led to 129,700 souls more citizens becoming internal refugees.
“Various acts such as arbitrary arrests, kidnappings, shootings of civilians, reconnaissance in civilian areas, intimidation against humanitarian activists, and plunder of indigenous lands are contrary to national as well as international law,” he said.
In other words, this refers to Law Number 39 of 1999 on Human Rights, Law Number 26 of 2000 on the Court of Human Rights, the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and various international human rights instruments that Indonesia has ratified.
On the other hand, Kossay appreciates the filmmakers of the Pig Festival-Colonialism documentaries of our time, namely Dandhy Laksono and Cypri Dale as directors as well as Victor Mambor as producers.
She said the film helped open the public’s attention to the various humanitarian issues happening in Papua.
“Including the impact of armed conflict, the displacement of civilians, the plundering of indigenous lands, the exploitation of natural resources, and the marginalization of indigenous communities as it happens today,” Agus Kossay said.
Meanwhile KNPB Spokesperson, Ogram Wanimbo said the excessive use of armed force against civilians in the conflict area, categorized it as a serious violation of international humanitarian law and a crime against humanity.
“We condemn the military approach applied in civilian areas and urge a halt to military operations that directly impact communities in Peak County, Intan Jaya, Tembagapura, Yahukimo, and other conflict areas,” Ogram Wanimbo said.
The KNPB also conveyed a number of demands and recommendations to the government and the international community, among them opening access for the media, humanitarian agencies, and international independent mechanisms to conduct investigations into alleged human rights violations in Papua.
Immediately stop arbitrary arrests and intimidation of civilians, put an end to the use of explosive weapons in civilian areas as well as stop the criminalization of humanitarian activists, human rights defenders, journalists, students, and civil political activists.
The KNPB also called for the strengthening of humanitarian solidarity for conflict victims and internally displaced persons, the protection of Papua’s indigenous peoples’ rights to indigenous peoples’ land and natural resources, as well as encouraging conflict resolution through peaceful dialogue mediated by neutral third parties.
Additionally, the KNPB calls for the attention of the international community, including the United Nations or the United Nations, towards the humanitarian and human rights situation in the Land of Papua.
The KNPB also affirmed its political stance regarding the right of self-determination for the Papuan people through a democratic and peaceful international referendum mechanism. (*)
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2) The film "Feast of the Pigs" collaboration team: The public should not judge Mama Yasinta Moiwend
May 30, 2026 in Press Release Reading Time: 2 mins read
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Author: Jubi Admin - Editor: Arjuna Pademme
Jayapura, Jubi – The documentary film "Feast of the Pigs - Colonialism in Our Time" has asked the public not to judge Mama Yasinta Moiwend, following her recent statement that she was completely unaware of the making of the film, which features her in several scenes.
The film "Feast of the Pigs - Colonialism in Our Time" collaboration team stated that Mama Yasinta Moiwend is a prominent Malind indigenous woman who has long fought for herself and her community, long before the documentary began.
"We, the film collaboration team, "Feast of the Pig," respect Mama Yasinta's current stance and ask the public not to corner or judge her, while we continue to understand what has led to this change in attitude," the collaboration team wrote in a press release on Saturday (May 30, 2026).
According to the film collaboration team, "Feast of the Pig - Colonialism in Our Time," which consists of the New Indonesia Expedition, Greenpeace Indonesia, Jubi Media, LBH Papua Merauke, Pusaka Bentala Rakyat, and Watchdoc, after the video circulated on the evening of Saturday, May 23, 2026, and after visiting the Jakarta Metropolitan Police on Friday, May 29, 2026, Mama Yasinta has not been able to be contacted or met in person.
"We are continuing our efforts to establish communication with Mama Yasinta and coordinate with her family."
The collaboration team hopes for public support and attention to this issue, while continuing to support efforts to resolve this significant problem in Papua.
In a video statement last week, Mama Yasinta Moiwend announced she was no longer affiliated with LBH Papu Merauke. She had made her own decision and would be seeking employment with a company.
