Summary
We recorded a total of 291 political arrests throughout the year. At least 233 of those arrested were released without charge, a few hours or days after their arrest. Forty people are reported to be facing further legal proceedings in a number of courts. At least 60 reported having been subjected to torture and other ill-treatment during their arrest or detention; five died.
According to the information we have received, the majority of those responsible for these arrests were police officers, accounting for 252 cases. Military personnel were involved in 22 cases. The remainder were carried out jointly by the police and the military.
Of the 30 who have been convicted, four were charged and convicted under treason laws. They were sentenced to seven months’ imprisonment at a court far from their hometowns and the location of the incident, the Makassar District Court. In addition to treason, ten were tried on charges of possession of sharp weapons or firearms, 11 were charged with embezzlement, two were charged with murder, and the remainder were charged with endangering public safety and disseminating digital content deemed to incite hatred. Only one of them was acquitted of all charges, because the defendant was a minor. The rest were found guilty, with sentences ranging from six months to 15 years.
By the end of 2025, 48 of the 291 people arrested were still in custody. Ten were on trial in various courts, 21 others were serving sentences in various prisons in West Papua, and the remainder were still being held for questioning by the police. In total, including those arrested in previous years, there are 63 people currently serving prison sentences and 38 people who are still being detained or, at least, have not yet been reported as having been released.
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https://humanrightsmonitor.org/case/student-shot-and-houses-burnt-to-the-ground-during-military-operation-in-kali-biru-yahukimo/
2) Student shot and houses burnt to the ground during military operation in Kali Biru, Yahukimo
Human rights analysis
Indigenous Papuans living in Kali Biru fall into tears after finding their house being burnt to the ground following the security force operation in Dekai on 12 June 2025
Residents later reported discovering more than 50 spent bullet casings and two live rounds near Samaro Road in Dekai, on 15 June 2026
Document ID: HRM-CAS-077-2026
Region: Indonesia > Highland Papua > Yahukimo > Dekai
Total number of victims: 4
| # | Number of Victims | Name, Details | Gender | Age | Group Affiliation | Violations |
| 1. | 1 | Yustinus Yalak | male | 18 | Indigenous Peoples, Student | ill-treatment |
| 2. | 3 | unknown | unknown | Indigenous Peoples | arbitrary detention |
Perpetrator: Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces
Sentani, Jubi – The Jayapura Regency Clergy Forum has been established as a platform to strengthen cooperation among church leaders from various denominations in religious ministry and community empowerment initiatives.
Chairman of the Jayapura Regency Clergy Forum, Rev. Charles Mokay, said the forum brings together pastors, church leaders, church activists, lay ministers, and professionals such as healthcare workers, lawyers, and members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police (Polri) who are committed to social and religious service.
Mokay made the remarks during the forum’s inaugural working meeting, attended by around 40 participants from different church denominations in Sentani, Jayapura Regency, Papua, on Tuesday (16 June 2026).
He emphasized that the forum was not established to create divisions or strengthen barriers among churches, but rather to build collaboration in addressing community needs.
“Our goal is to ensure that church leaders in Jayapura Regency can work together in ministry and contribute to the welfare of congregations and the wider community,” Mokay said.
Regarding the working meeting, he said participants discussed three main areas of focus for the organization: spiritual development, social services and community welfare, and communication and partnerships.
The meeting also produced a draft work program focused on strengthening social services, spiritual development, and partnerships with the local government in response to various social issues affecting communities in Jayapura Regency.
Meanwhile, Assistant II of the Jayapura Regency Regional Secretariat, Abdurahman Basri, said the Clergy Forum could serve as a strategic partner for the government in addressing a range of social challenges in the region.
According to Basri, development challenges in Jayapura Regency include infrastructure, education, and healthcare, as well as social issues such as alcohol abuse, narcotics misuse, domestic violence, and the impact of digital technology and social media.
He said the involvement of religious leaders is essential because churches play an important role in moral guidance and strengthening social life within communities.
“It is hoped that this forum can provide input and support to the government in improving development programs while also helping strengthen the religious life of the community,” Basri said.
He added that synergy among the government, churches, communities, and customary institutions is necessary to address the various development challenges facing Jayapura Regency.
According to Basri, the inaugural working meeting provided an opportunity for different church denominations to come together, discuss issues affecting local communities, and formulate joint steps to support regional development.
“We welcome this initiative because it allows different church denominations to sit together and discuss the challenges facing the people of Jayapura Regency,” he said. (*)
A documentary about indigenous land dispossession and military violence in West Papua has been watched more than 13.6 million times on YouTube within days, after Indonesian authorities failed to suppress organized screenings in cities throughout the country.
The West Papua film’s viral reach is a direct result of official attempts to stop it, drawing renewed international attention to conditions in a region that Indonesia has largely closed to independent observers, foreign journalists, and international human rights bodies…………….
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