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24 September 2024
Until 19 September 2024, West Papua territory (Western New Guinea) hosted an estimated 80,000 IDPs. These displacements were a result of low-intensity armed conflict between Indonesian forces and the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNBP), especially since 2018. The conflict has continued throughout 2024, with new IDPs recorded between June—August in Maybrat and Puncak regencies. IDPs returning to their villages report a significant presence of Indonesian forces and express concerns about a possible increase in conflict with the TPNBP. The IDPs in West Papua territory urgently need food, healthcare, education, livelihoods, and protection. Many of them have been living in the forests for years and sleeping in the open or under tents. Military personnel are reported to be continuing their occupation of many offices, healthcare and education facilities, and homes. Humanitarian access to the affected people is very limited, mainly with the restrictions imposed by the Indonesian Government. (HRM 19/09/2024, ACLED accessed 24/09/2024, The Diplomat 26/04/2024)
09 April 2024
Since 2018, there has been an increasing number of security incidents and related fatalities, peaking in 2023, in West Papua territory. The region comprises the six Papua provinces of Indonesia. Violence and armed conflict, mostly related to fighting between the Indonesian military and the armed group West Papua National Liberation Army, have caused displacement. As at October 2023, there were an estimated 76,000 IDPs in the region. Many IDPs are reluctant to return to their homes given the presence of Indonesian security forces. These IDPs need food, adequate shelter, healthcare support, protection, education, and WASH services. Many IDPs have sought refuge in forests, where access to basic services is very limited. Many public facilities, such as schools, health facilities, and churches, have been turned into military infrastructure, limiting Papuans' access to basic services. Humanitarian access to the region is very restricted. (HRM 06/10/2023, HRM 18/01/2024, The Diplomat 06/04/2024)
05 September 2023
A combination of hailstorms, frost, and drought, attributable to the global El Niño phenomenon, has destroyed crops and caused food shortages in Indonesia’s Central Papua province, affecting Puncak Regency the most. Around 8,000 people urgently need food assistance. Other needs include blankets, cold weather clothes, and medicine. (STC 05/09/2023, FAO/OCHA 31/08/2023)
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IDN002 - Conflict in Papua
Last updated 30/04/2025
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Severity level
2.5 Medium
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15 October 2024
Indonesia: Humanitarian impacts of continuing conflict in the Papua provinces
DOCUMENT / PDF / 294 KB
This report highlights developments in the conflict in Papua in 2024, which indicate worsening humanitarian needs among affected communities. The report emphasises significant humanitarian access constraints and response gaps and examines the outlook in the coming months.
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25 November 2022
Indonesia: Earthquake in West Java province
DOCUMENT / PDF / 319 KB
On 21 November 2022, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Ritcher scale occurred at a depth of 10km in the West Java province of Indonesia. The earthquake has damaged at least 56,300 houses and has displaced around 61,000 people. At least 58,000 people are living in shelters.
10 January 2020
Indonesia: Floods
DOCUMENT / PDF / 465 KB
Between 31 December 2019 and 1 January 2020, the Northeast monsoon brought rainfall to Indonesia leading to heavy flooding across the Greater Jakarta area.14,000 people were reportedly displaced on the 8 January, down from previous days' estimates. The displaced are spread across 60 emergency shelters.
10 October 2018
Indonesia: Earthquake and Tsunami Update
DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB
Several earthquakes struck Central Sulawesi province from 28–29 September. Land liquefaction caused by the earthquake also had serious humanitarian consequences as the fate of two villages with approximately 5,000 residents remains uncertain. At least 74,000 people have been displaced and 2,010 people have died, and these numbers continue to rise. At least 616,000 people have been affected.
01 October 2018
Indonesia: Earthquake and Tsunami
DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB
Several earthquakes struck Central Sulawesi province from 28–29 September. The strongest earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5 and triggered a tsunami that hit land at a speed of 800 kph with waves of up to 6m. Around 42,000 people have been displaced and 1,200 people killed, with these numbers expected to continue rising rapidly. At least, 300,000 people were exposed to category 5-8 shaking, while up to 1.5 million people who live in the area may be affected.