KNPB activist receives threats after torture video goes viral

Mr Ones Suhuniap, a KNPB activist in Jayapura reported receiving threatening messages on 21 March 2024 following the sharing of the torture video on social media. The threatening messages ranged from inquiries about Ones’ position to demands to remove the video from social media platforms.

Detailed Case Data
Location: Jayapura
Region: Indonesia, Papua Province, Jayapura
Region: Indonesia, Papua, Jayapura
Total number of victims: 1

# Number of Victims Name, Details Gender Age Group Affiliation Violations
1. 1 Ones Suhuniap, KNPB member
male unknown Indigenous Peoples, Activist freedom of expression, intimidation
Period of incident: 21/03/2024 – 21/03/2024
Perpetrator: Unknown
Issues: indigenous peoples, human rights defenders