Deni Tonjau, Wamena – Hundreds of high school students from the Papuan Highlands High School and University Student Alliance held a peaceful demonstration at the Papua governor's office on Friday May 2 to mark National Education Day (Hardiknas).

They came to the demonstration to reject the governments Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in the region. The Alliance said that they do not need to be given nutritious food, which is a central government priority program, but have a greater need for complete school facilities, additional teachers in every school and free education.

Reza Rifaldi, Sari Hardiyanto, Makassar – Hundreds of students from various student alliances in the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi (Sulsel), held a demonstration to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) on Friday May 2.

The action took place in front of the South Sulawesi Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building on Jalan Urip Sumiharjo in Panakkukang District at around 4 pm.

Responding to a series of incidents of excessive use of force and police violence against students, journalists and medical personnel during demonstrations commemorating International Labour Day (May Day) in a number of cities on May 1, Amnesty International Indonesia Deputy Director Wirya Adiwena, said:

"Once again, the authorities have demonstrated brutal, cruel and inhumane tactics against peaceful protesters on International Labour Day, which were held simultaneously in several cities. This is evidence that the Indonesian government continues to carry out authoritarian practices in silencing freedom of expression and assembly in Indonesia.

Jayapura – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) has declared that the annexation of Papua 62 years ago on May 1, 1963, is the day Indonesia colonised the Papuan people. The day when Papua was forced to become part of Indonesia which has been a disaster to this day.

This statement was made by the KNPB in commemorating May 1, 2025 as annexation day after holding an educational retreat and historical reflection of the annexation of Papua at the Waena III State Housing Company (Perumnas) in Jayapura city, Papua.