Summary: The trial of five Papuans who led a peaceful demonstration in October 2011 demanding Papuans' right to self determination has begun. There has been no prosecution of security forces who brutally attacked that demonstration, killing at least three peaceful demonstrators and beating scores more. The U.S. State Department called on the Indonesian authorities to ensure due process for those indicted and urged that Indonesia respect its international legal obligations related to the trial. Human Rights Watch, for its part, called for the release of the five Papuans who are being tried under an archaic "subversion" provision of the criminal code. WPAT presents an exclusive report on efforts by the Indonesian special forces, Kopassus, to organize a propaganda campaign on West Papua. The campaign targets the U.S. and other governments for purportedly seeking to exert influence there. In its annual report, Human Rights Watch describes a worsening environment for human rights in West Papua. Reporters without Borders, in another global review, notes the growing threat to journalists in West Papua. The Asian Human Rights Commission reports on new Indonesian security force torture of Papuan civilians. The Indonesian government is colluding with Interpol in an effort to arrest prominent Papuan dissident Benny Wenda. Indonesian joins a number of repressive regimes attempting to use Interpol to silence critics. Jakarta has announced plans for a massive road building scheme in West Papua which will facilitate developers access to virgin forest areas. A revealing report by the Jakarta Globe explores the prevalence of illiteracy among Papuan children, even in urban areas, and notes the central government's persistent failure to provide educational services to Papuans. The Government has again announced plans to create a new Papuan province, a step which will further divert funds from essential services for Papuans.
Contents
- Prosecution of Peaceful Dissent Targets Papuans
- WPAT EXCLUSIVE: Kopassus Organizes Propaganda Offensive Targeting U.S. and others regarding West Papua
- Human Right Watch Describes Worsening Environment for Human Rights in West Papua
- International Journalists Condemns Security Force Targeting of Journalists in West Papua
- Military Officers Arbitrarily Arrest and Torture Civilians Based on False Claims of Rebel Activity
- Interpol Joins Indonesian Effort to Silence Dissident
- Trans-Papua Road Planned
- Jakarta Abuses Papuans through Denial of Essential Services
- Plans Advance to Create Central Papua Province
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