Indonesian authorities have shut down several screenings of a new documentary that alleges human rights abuses in Papua, including the seizure of Indigenous lands. The cancellations affected multiple public showings and have stirred controversy over the film’s claims and wider access to information about the region.
Rights advocates and journalists say the moves raise fresh concerns about censorship and restrictions on reporting in Papua. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington explains the controversy. Published 27 May 2026.