Jakarta, May 11 -- Indonesian Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has emphasized the need for stronger national-level decisions and a holistic approach to help Papua break free from recurring conflicts.

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 d...