# Nabire: Possible reenactment of transmigration program triggers West Papua-wide protests

**Publisher:** [Human Rights Monitor](https://humanrightsmonitor.org)
**Document ID:** HRM-CAS-086-2024
**Document Type:** Case
**Document URL:** https://humanrightsmonitor.org/case/nabire-possible-reenactment-of-transmigration-program-triggers-west-papua-wide-protests/
**Issues:** security force violence | indigenous peoples | women and children
**Publication Date:** December 6, 2024
**Tags:** Indonesia | West Papua

## Summary
The Papuan People’s Front Against Transmigration (FRPAT) officially registered the protest on 12 November, as required under national law. In the early morning of 15 November 2024, protesters gathered peacefully in the Jepara 1 area.

## Detailed Case Narrative
The Papuan People’s Front Against Transmigration (FRPAT) officially registered the protest on 12 November, as required under national law. In the early morning of 15 November 2024, protesters gathered peacefully in the Jepara 1 area. AT 8:00 am, police officers dispersed the crowd with teargas and water cannons. Some officers also released gunshots. At least four protesters were injured during the crackdown and 14 protesters were arbitrarily detained at the Nabire District Police Station. The police forced them to sign statements to refrain from joining future political protests or other activities. Residents in Jepara 1 complained that police forces also fired teargas grenades at residential houses.

## Incident Period & Location
- **Start Date:** November 15, 2024
- **End Date:** November 15, 2024
- **Period Type:** Single Day
- **Reference Date:** November 15, 2024 (used for chronological ordering)
- **Location:** - Jepara 1
- **Geographic Coordinates (WGS84):** -3.3789458262869, 135.51426430482
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.google.com/?q=-3.3789458262869,135.51426430482
- **Administrative Regions:**
  - **Region 1:** Indonesia (Country) > Central Papua (Province) > Nabire (Regency)

## Victims
**Total number of victims:** 18

| Count | Name | Age | Gender | Groups | Violations |
|-------|------|-----|--------|--------|------------|
| 1 person | Salina Abugau | 16 years (exact) | female | Indigenous Peoples | ill-treatment, freedom of assembly |
| 1 person | Mira Sondegau | 20 years (exact) | female | Indigenous Peoples | ill-treatment, freedom of assembly |
| 1 person | Sinta Zonggonau | 20 years (exact) | female | Indigenous Peoples | ill-treatment, freedom of assembly |
| 1 person | Jebelayo | 23 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | ill-treatment, freedom of assembly |
| 1 person | Anton Pigome | 34 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Wonge Yatipai | 19 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Andi Auwe | 26 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Nikson Tabuni | 22 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Onesmi Selegani | 22 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Frans Kegakote | 19 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Apner Dou | 25 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Kristina Yatipai | 21 years (exact) | female | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Imelda Edowai | 18 years (exact) | female | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Despianus Dumupa | 29 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Maria Tibakoto | 20 years (exact) | female | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Agus Yeimo | 26 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Kristo Dogomo | 22 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |
| 1 person | Meky Dumupa | 24 years (exact) | male | Indigenous Peoples | freedom of assembly, arbitrary detention |

## Perpetrators
**Perpetrator Category Paths:**
- **Category 1:** Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces > Indonesian Police

- **Perpetrator Description:** unknown