The Indonesian National Police (Polri) was the most frequently reported institution for alleged human rights violations in 2025, receiving 805 complaints. According to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) annual report released July 6, the commission recorded a total of 3,003 complaints throughout the year.
Which institutions received the highest number of complaints?
The 75-page Justice Enforcement Report 2025 identifies the Indonesian National Police (Polri) as the top institution for reported violations. Komnas HAM Chairperson Anis Hidayah confirmed the 805 complaints during the report’s launch on Monday.
Following the police, the report ranked other entities by the number of complaints received:
- Corporations: 479 complaints
- Individuals: 331 complaints
- Regional governments: 279 complaints
- Central government ministries: 202 complaints
Other significant figures included the judiciary with 165 cases, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) with 107, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with 103, educational institutions with 69, and the Attorney General’s Office with 63 complaints.
Why did Jakarta record the highest number of complaints?
Jakarta recorded 462 complaints, followed by West Java with 332 and East Java with 265. However, Anis Hidayah cautioned that these high numbers do not necessarily mean those provinces experienced the highest levels of human rights violations.
The commission noted that complaint volumes may be influenced by several external factors. These include access to reporting mechanisms, the level of legal and human rights awareness, and the willingness of victims or witnesses to come forward and file a complaint.
What issues did Indonesian citizens overseas report?
Komnas HAM documented complaints from Indonesian citizens living or working in Malaysia, Cambodia, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Anis Hidayah, who also founded the migrant rights advocacy group Migrant Care, stated that these complaints primarily centered on specific labor and safety issues.
Reported issues included:
- Labor exploitation
- Physical abuse
- Confiscation of personal documents
- Limited access to legal assistance
- Recruitment practices that violated established procedures
What is the significance of the 2025 findings?
The report suggests a strong link between human rights concerns and the exercise of state authority. “From a human rights perspective, the state has an obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of its people,” Anis Hidayah said.
The commission uses this annual data to track public complaints and identify recurring issues affecting citizens both within Indonesia and abroad.
