Government failure to take credible and effective action to investigate cases like those in Wasior entrenches impunity further and contributes to security problems. It also has a negative impact on the economic, social and political development in the province.
"International and national companies operating in Papua have a responsibility to ensure that the security forces they engage do not have a history of human rights violations and are trained in human rights standards," Amnesty International recommended; "They should also ensure that their operations do not have a negative impact on the human rights of the local population and should actively monitor investigations and press for their proper resolution."
Background
Papua is Indonesia's largest province and amongst the richest in natural resources. The exploitation of natural resources has long been a source of tension between Papuans and the central government. Mining and logging have been among the major causes of environmental destruction in Papua and have encroached upon the rights of indigenous people, their livelihood, traditions and customs. This has had severe social, economic and cultural consequences, including displacement and loss of livelihood. Security forces assigned to protect the industries have been responsible for human rights violations which have aggravated existing tensions and fuelled demands for independence from Indonesia.
"International and national companies operating in Papua have a responsibility to ensure that the security forces they engage do not have a history of human rights violations and are trained in human rights standards," Amnesty International recommended; "They should also ensure that their operations do not have a negative impact on the human rights of the local population and should actively monitor investigations and press for their proper resolution."
Background
Papua is Indonesia's largest province and amongst the richest in natural resources. The exploitation of natural resources has long been a source of tension between Papuans and the central government. Mining and logging have been among the major causes of environmental destruction in Papua and have encroached upon the rights of indigenous people, their livelihood, traditions and customs. This has had severe social, economic and cultural consequences, including displacement and loss of livelihood. Security forces assigned to protect the industries have been responsible for human rights violations which have aggravated existing tensions and fuelled demands for independence from Indonesia.