On 1 December 2024, Mr Malvin Yobee, a former political prisoner and Papuan activist, was arrested in front of the Good Shepherd Parish Catholic Church in Abepura, Jayapura City. He staged a solo protest to commemorate the 1st of December by unfurling two banners bearing the messages: “Self Determination for West Papua” and “Independence is the Right of All Nations.” At 11:13 am, Police officers approached Mr Malvin and took him into custody. It is not known whether the police pressed charges against the activist.
Detailed Case Data
Location: Gereja Katolik Gembala Baik Abepura
Region: Indonesia, Papua Province, Jayapura, Abepura
Region: Indonesia, Papua, Jayapura, Abepura
Total number of victims: 1
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Number of Victims
Name, Details
Gender
Age
Group Affiliation
Violations
1.
1
Malvin Yobee
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
freedom of expression, arbitrary detention
Perpetrator: Indonesian Police
Perpetrator details: unknown
Issues: security force violence, indigenous peoples