On 3 June, around 9:30 am dozens of PRP sympathisers, Papuan students and activists associated with the KNPB gathered at the Kudamati Road near the Mangga Market in the town of Merauke. They orated and read their arguments against the formation of new provinces loudly. The demonstration lasted for around half an hour, after which the protesters dispersed. Approximately 15 minutes later, joint security forces under the command of the Merauke police chief arrived in the area and began taking the mobile phones of bystanders to revise and delete recordings, and identify protesters. They also searched houses in the area, especially those of KNPB activists, tey seized gardening tools and traditional weapons and arrested 13 people, most affiliated with the KNPB.
Detailed Case Data
Location: Near Pasar Mangga
Region: Indonesia, Papua Province, Merauke, Merauke
Region: Indonesia, South Papua, Merauke, Merauke
Total number of victims: 13
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Number of Victims
Name, Details
Gender
Age
Group Affiliation
Violations
1.
1
Marthinus Pasim
male
24
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
2.
1
Martinus Yumame
male
32
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
3.
1
Kanisius Juliano Ambay
male
23
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
4.
1
Petrus Kutey
male
29
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
5.
1
Charles Sraun
male
41
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
6.
1
Roberts Landa
male
26
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
7.
1
Alfri Yawon
male
21
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
8.
1
Yoseph Novaris Apay
male
39
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
9.
1
Edoardus Kaboy
male
26
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
10.
1
Basilius War
male
30
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
11.
1
Yanuarius Kaize
male
38
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
12.
1
Alfons Winim
male
31
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
13.
1
Oktovianus Erro
male
27
Activist
arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly
Perpetrator: Indonesian Police
Perpetrator details: unknown
Issues: security force violence, indigenous peoplesSources:
https://humanrightsmonitor.org/case/security-forces-disperse-new-demonstrations-against-formation-of-new-provinces-in-west-papua-at-least-23-protesters-ill-treated-and-40-arrested/