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UN Committee Against Torture

Submitted by rains on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 13:57
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“deeply concerned” by
“routine & widespread use of torture”
by Indonesia, “especially in Papua”
& “deeply troubled” that
Indonesian War Criminal Col. Siagian
is currently serving in West Papua

The Last Frontier - Illegal Logging in Papua and China's Massive Timber Theft

Submitted by rains on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 10:22
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Report by the Environmental Investigation Agency & Telepak

Extract: Official complicity

For the full report, see:
http://www.eia-international.org/files/reports93-1. pdf

Companies involved in timber theft from Papua are aided every step of the way by officials from the military, police and forestry department, as long as the requisite bribe is paid.

Human Rights Situation in West Papua since 1st December 2007

Submitted by rains on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 21:43
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From 1 December 2007 – 9 January 2008

Police arrest 36 people for flying the Morning Star Flag in Timika
On 1 December the police arrested at least 36 Papuans for flying the Morning Star flag in Kwamki Lama, district of Mimika Baru. Seven are due to be charged for the crime of makar (rebellion) at the district court.

Soldier tortures ELSHAM activist in Fakfak.
On 1 December a soldier named Ahmad Heremba, who is from the Babinsa command in Kramomonggo, 40 kms from Fakfak, is reported to have severely beaten Elias Kredenggo, 27 years old

A. C. F. Batik Sexual abuse report

Submitted by Akha on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 19:41
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Description:

Its about the investigation into the situation of ACF staff in Laos sexually abusing Akha women and girls in the target villages.

Download here:
1.8MB PDF

For more info see: www.Akha.org

RFK West Papua Report - September 2006

Submitted by Alezev on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 19:33
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This is the 31st in a series of monthly reports that focuses on developments affecting Papuans. This reporting series is produced by the West Papua Advocacy Team (WPAT) drawing on media accounts, other NGO assessments and analysis and reporting from sources within West Papua. The West Papua Advocacy Team is a non-profit organization. Questions regarding this report can be addressed to Edmund McWilliams at edmcw@msn.com

SUMMARY/CONTENTS
Growing International Concern over Failed Development in West Papua
Journalist Details Difficulties of Reporting From West Papua

RFK West Papua Report - November 2005

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 18:49
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The following is the 21st in a series of regular reports prepared by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR)-West Papua Advocacy Team providing updates on developments in West Papua. The CHR has monitored and reported on the human rights situation in West Papua since 1993 when Indonesian lawyer Bambang Widjojanto received the annual RFK Human Rights Award.

Summary/Contents
• Despite Enormous Natural Wealth, Most Papuans Live in Misery
• Indonesian Security Confronts Papuans Seeking to Celebrate West Papua's Independence Day

RFK West Papua Report - October 2005

Submitted by rains on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 18:47
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The following is the tenth in a series of monthly reports prepared by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights-Indonesia Support Group providing updates on developments in West Papua. The RFK Center has monitored and reported on the human rights situation in West Papua since 1993 when Bambang Widjojanto received the annual RFK Human Rights Award

Summary/ Contents

... Analysis: Yudhoyono Presidency and Cabinet Hold Mixed Promises for Papuans

RFK West Papua Report - September 2005

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 18:42
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The following is the 19th in a series of regular reports prepared by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR)-West Papua Advocacy Team providing updates on developments in West Papua. The CHR has monitored and reported on the human rights situation in West Papua since 1993 when Indonesian lawyer Bambang Widjojanto received the annual RFK Human Rights Award.
Summary/Contents
• Indonesian Justice Again Fails Papuans
• Indonesian Parliamentarians Hear Directly of U.S. Congressional Concern about West Papua

RFK West Papua Report - August 2005

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 18:20
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The following is the 18th in a series of regular reports prepared by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR)-West Papua Advocacy Team providing updates on developments in West Papua. The CHR has monitored and reported on the human rights situation in West Papua since 1993 when Indonesian lawyer Bambang Widjojanto received the annual RFK Human Rights Award.

Summary/Contents
• Thousands of Papuans March to Reject "Special Autonomy"
• Parliamentarian Reports on Arrival of Troops in West Papua
• Troops Intimidate Local Population in Biak

RFK West Papua Report - May 2005

Submitted by FdN on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 15:45
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The following is the 15th in a series of regular reports prepared by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights (CHR)-West Papua Advocacy Team providing updates on developments in West Papua. The CHR has monitored and reported on the human rights situation in West Papua since 1993 when Indonesian lawyer Bambang Widjojanto received the annual RFK Human Rights Award.
Summary/Contents
∑ US Congressman Presses Senior U.N. Official on “Act of Free Choice"
∑ Major U.S. Investors Tell Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold to Review Relationship with Indonesian Military