Indonesian military personnel from a Marine unit (Korps Marinir) allegedly carried out a pre-dawn raid on two civilian homes in the Kebun Nenas residential area on Jalan Kali Merah, Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, on the night of 25 April 2026 at approximately 3 am. According to information received, military personnel forcibly entered the homes of Mr Naton Pahabol and Mr Devi Itlay, damaging doors and windows, ordering family members outside, photographing them, and conducting warrantless searches. No arrests were reported, but the operation allegedly caused significant fear, trauma and insecurity among the affected civilians.
According to the information received, members of the Indonesian Marines simultaneously raided the two residences in the Kebun Nenas area during the early hours of 25 April 2026. The soldiers reportedly forced entry by kicking in the doors of the houses, causing damage to the doors and windows. Family members of Mr Naton Pahabol were allegedly ordered to leave their home, instructed to sit on the ground outside, and photographed by the security forces. The personnel then conducted an extensive search of the property, inspecting all rooms, including bedrooms and bathrooms. During the search, they confiscated one handheld radio (HT) that the family reportedly used for communication with relatives in their village. According to the source, the device was not returned. Similar damage to doors and windows was reportedly inflicted during the raid on the home of Mr Devi Itlay.
The reported conduct raises concerns regarding compliance with Indonesia’s obligations under international human rights law. The forced entry into private homes without any publicly known judicial authorisation or legal basis may constitute an arbitrary interference with privacy, family and home, contrary to Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Indonesia is a State Party. The confiscation of private property without due process may also violate protections against arbitrary deprivation of property under domestic law. Furthermore, photographing family members after forcing them from their home and conducting military-style operations against civilians may amount to intimidation and contribute to a climate of fear, particularly in conflict-affected areas such as Yahukimo Regency.
Damaged window and door
Detailed Case Data
Document ID: HRM-CAS-085-2026
Region: Indonesia > Highland Papua > Yahukimo > Dekai
Total number of victims: 2
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Number of Victims
Name, Details
Gender
Age
Group Affiliation
Violations
1.
1
Naton Pahabol
male
adult
Indigenous Peoples
intimidation
2.
1
Devi Itlay
male
adult
Indigenous Peoples
intimidation
Perpetrator: Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces > Indonesian Military (TNI) > Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL)
Perpetrator details: Korps Marinir