August 2014: Widespread crackdown on civil society intensifies

Intensified crackdown on lawyers, activists, human rights defenders, priests, tribal leaders and journalists – Detention of two French journalists and Papuan tribal leader highlight ongoing restrictions on access to Papua – Increased crackdown on the KNPB – KNPB Sorong leader Martinus Yohame murdered – Mass arrests continue in Nimbokrang district – Humanitarian situation in Lanny Jaya of particular concernKeperkuatan tindakan keras terhadap pengacara hukum, aktivis, pembela HAM, pendeta, kepala suku dan wartawan – Penahanan dua wartawan Perancis dan seorang kepala suku Papua menyoroti perbatasan berlanjut terhadap akses ke Papua – Tindakan keras yang meluas ke atas KNPB – Ketua KNPB Sorong Martinus Yohame dibunuh – Penangkapan massal berterus di wilayah Nimbokrang – Situasi kemanusiaan di Lanny Jaya menjadi perhatian khusus