He conveyed the view in response to a report by the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), which recorded 97 violent incidents and armed clashes in Papua throughout 2025 and 26 more cases as of April this year, according to a statement cited on Monday.
Pigai argued that pursuing lasting order, stability, and peace across Papua is essential for Indonesia to shape global perceptions of its human rights commitment, particularly as advances in information technology have made developments in the region increasingly visible to both domestic and international audiences.
"Records from domestic and international sources indicate escalations. Within one month alone, we witnessed at least 20 lives lost in five incidents that occurred in Dogiyai, Yahukimo, Puncak Papua, Timika, and Tembagapura," Pigai said.
He asserted that sweeping, comprehensive measures are key to reversing the trend and tackling root problems, signaling a move away from a case-by-case approach to conflict resolution in Papua.
"Conflict resolution in Papua requires collective decisions involving executive, legislative, and judicial institutions, as well as political parties and national figures," he affirmed.
The minister went on to describe Papua’s cycle of violence as a national strategic issue demanding cross-sector collaboration among multiple ministries and agencies.
For its part, the Ministry of Human Rights remains committed to promoting a more integrated and just approach to conflict resolution while ensuring the protection of human rights, he added.
The government, he continued, holds responsibility to safeguard all citizens nationwide and identify peaceful solutions to issues or conflicts in order to achieve sustainable stability and peace.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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