Indonesia: Proposed gold mine is ‘recipe for disaster’ amid repression of Indigenous Papuans Unlawful killings, buildup of security forces in vicinity of a planned gold mine concession Authorities restrict daily life of Indigenous Papuans, including hairstyle Lack of consultation with communities affected by gold mine plans Indonesian authorities should immediately halt plans to develop a sprawling gold mine …
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Indonesia: Government should investigate shooting of children in Intan Jaya, Papua
Two children were shot, one fatally, during a gunfight between armed groups and Indonesian security forces in Intan Jaya regency, Papua province Local residents told Amnesty International they believed shots came from nearby military command post Hundreds of residents fled to churches The Indonesian government should promptly, thoroughly, independently, transparently and effectively investigate the death …
Peace cannot be achieved in Papua if human rights are not respected
esian government must address past human rights violations and ensure that they are not repeated if they want to achieve peace in Papua and West Papua, Amnesty International Indonesia and Amnesty International Australia said today.
Papuan special autonomy law must ensure protection of Indigenous rights and meaningful involvement of Papuan people
Following the Indonesian House of Representatives renewal of the special autonomy law for Papua and West Papua, Amnesty International Indonesia and Amnesty International Australia call on the Indonesian government to ensure that the rights of the Papuan people, particularly that Indigenous communities are protected by the law. “Despite the protections contained in the previous law, …
Indonesia: Police and military unlawfully kill almost 100 people in Papua in eight years with near total impunity
Indonesian security forces have unlawfully killed at least 95 people in little more than eight years in the restive eastern provinces of Papua and West Papua, with the overwhelming majority of perpetrators never being held to account for these crimes, Amnesty International reveals in a new report today. All but 10 of the victims were …