TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The chair of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), Anis Hidayah, pushes for a ceasefire between the Indonesian government and the armed groups in Papua. The escalating conflict has resulted in civilian casualties.
"Komnas HAM urges the state to take serious measures to stop all forms of armed conflict, including a ceasefire, where civilians have been the most vulnerable victims in every ceasefire that has occurred in Papua," said Anis Hidayah at the Komnas HAM office, Central Jakarta, on July 6, 2026.
Anis lamented the shooting of an American pilot and civilians in Intan Jaya, including a pregnant woman who was shot and killed.
The Indonesian government is also urged to uphold the rule of law by giving restitution to the victims' families. Without due process of law, the victims' right to justice cannot be fulfilled, she said.
"We urge law enforcers to work professionally, objectively, and impartially, and to provide as wide access as possible for Komnas HAM to conduct an investigation," she said.
Additionally, the Komnas HAM chief called for state accountability in the case of the shootings in Papua. "We invite all parties not to be provoked and to push for humanitarian dialogue among all, including the government, church, civil society, indigenous people, and other stakeholders, to allow human rights implementation in Papua to resume," said Anis.
The escalation of the conflict in Papua was exacerbated by the shooting of Nicolas F. Goseling, an American pilot flying a plane owned by PT AMA in Sobaham District, Yakuhimo Regency, Papua Highlands, on July 2.
The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) claimed responsibility for the attack, as confirmed by its spokesperson Sebby Sembom.
"We fired shots as ultimatum so no more Indonesian airlines fly over the land of Papua," said Sambom in a written statement on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Following this incident, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) from the Habema Operational Command (Koops Habema) deployed a special operation to seize the Ipdeheik airstrip in Balinggama Village, Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands, where the American pilot was shot and the PT AMA feeder aircraft was set ablaze.
Another incident was a shootout between the Habema corps and the TPNPB-OPM late Thursday in Wandoga Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua. In that incident, a 7-8-month pregnant woman named Melkiana Duwitau was killed alongside her unborn baby after being shot while inside her own home.
Hendrik Yaputra contributed to the writing of this article
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