January 2019

IAWP Statement on Suspected Chemical Weapons use by Indonesia

January 21, 2019June 18, 2020

International Academics for West Papua (IAWP) is deeply concerned by reports that white phosphorus, a prohibited chemical weapon, has been used by the Indonesian military on civilians in West Papua.

Press Release

IAWP statement on reports violence in Nduga

January 8, 2019June 18, 2020

We, members of the International Academics for West Papua network, are concerned about the potential for escalation of the conflict between West Papuans and the Indonesian state, following reports of increased violence in the past few days.