Jayapura – The size of the indigenous population in the land of Papua is steadily declining. There are many reasons for this drop in the population.
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Jayapura – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) reiterated its demand for self-determination for the Papuan people during a peaceful demonstration at the State Housing Company (Perumnas) 3 in Waena, Heram district, Jayapura city, on Monday August .
Jakarta – The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) and the Indonesian Centre for Environmental Law (ICEL) believe that the government's narrative regarding climate justice and energy transition presented at the 2026 London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is not in line with domestic condition
Amsterdam – Disappointment with the Indonesian political system, which is believed to be increasingly distant from the ordinary people, has given rise to a new political initiative among the Indonesian diaspora in the Netherlands.
Surabaya – Students protesting a number of government policies crowded on to Jalan Gubernur Suryo to hold a demonstration in front of the Grahadi State Building (governor's office) in Surabaya, East Java, on Wednesday June 17.
Surabaya – Protesters calling themselves the Surabaya People's Challenge Alliance held a demonstration in front of the Grahadi State building in Surabaya, East Java, on Monday June 15. The action was held as a form of protest against a number of government policies that are considered detrimental to society.
Medan – A demonstration by hundreds of students from the University of North Sumatra (Sumut) in front of the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) took up a number of demands directed at the government ranging from reevaluating the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, budget transparency, to job creation.
Sorong – The documentary film Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Times (Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita), after being watched at more than 1,800 joint screenings (nobar), was officially broadcast on the Jubi TV Editorial YouTube channel on Friday 22.
Jakarta – The ban on the screening of the film "Pesta Babi" (Pig Feast) is a clear violation of the 1945 Constitution, a violation of the right to freedom of expression and the public's right to obtain and access works of art and information.
Jayapura, Jubi – The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) held a commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of Papua's annexation into the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia or NKRI on May 1, 1963.
Jayapura – Responding to various cases of human rights violations, Papuans from various components of society held simultaneous demonstrations in various cities in Indonesia, including provincial and regional capitals in the land of Papua, on Monday April 27.
Rikhul Jannah (contributor), Jakarta – A peaceful Earth Day 2026 action organised by the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) took place in front of the gates to the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Friday April 24.
Jayapura – Various components of society in Puncak conveyed their aspirations at the Puncak regency People's Representative Council (DPRK) offices on Monday April 20 in response to the worsening security situation over the last few days due to military operations in Kembru and Pogoma districts in Puncak early last week.
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 Amnesty International today when launching its global report on the human rights situation.
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".
Jayapura – The Papuan people's demand for PT Freeport to be closed down is considered reasonable, given the lack of involvement of customary landowners in the initial licensing process and the hidden interests of global capitalism that sacrifice the rights of the Papuan people.
The Labour Movement with the People (GEBRAK) strongly condemns the acid attack on Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus that occurred in Jakarta on March 13.
Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition condemns and strongly criticises the acid attack on Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Deputy Coordinator Andrie Yunus in the early hours of Friday, March 13 in the Salemba area of Central Jakarta.
The Indonesian Women's Alliance (API) held an action and art performance on Sunday March 8 to commemorate International Women's Day (IWD) 2026.
Reiner Brabar, Jayapura – The Papua Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has issued a strong critique stating that Papua is being pushed to the brink of ecological destruction by a coalition of oligarchs, capitalism and the state, hiding behind the narrative of investment and green deve




