Indonesia Refutes West Papua Abuse Claims, Says Institutions Actively Investigating

Indonesia responded to recent UN General Assembly remarks by Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, rejecting allegations of systemic human-rights abuses in West Papua and emphasizing that credible claims are investigated by national institutions, including the independent National Human Rights Commission. The statement noted Indonesia’s current presidency of the UN Human Rights Council as evidence of international trust. Jakarta clarified that any visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights must be mutually agreed upon with the host state, not imposed by external actors.

The government described ongoing clashes between security forces and the West Papua Liberation Army, citing recent attacks on civilians and civil servants as criminal acts by armed groups rather than peaceful protest. It warned that selective reporting undermines genuine human-rights dialogue and cautioned against using such concerns to fuel separatist agendas.