Activists have been closely following the trial and repeatedly launched peaceful actions in support of Victor Yeimo in front of the district court in the city of Jayapura (PN Jayapura). Police officers arbitrarily arrested 54 members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) and supporters in the city of Jayapura and the neighbouring town of Sentani, Jayapura District, between 8 and 11 April 2023.
Police officers of the Jayapura District police arrested 13 KNPB members at the old market in Sentani on 08 April 2023, at 3.00 pm. The police failed to show a warrant at the time of the arrest. All were released on the same day at 5.50 pm. The 17 arrests in Sentani on 10 April happened at the traffic light near the old market at 9.40 am. Among the arrestees were three men who were already arrested and released on 8 April.
Detailed Case Data
Location: Sentani Market
Region: Indonesia, Papua Province, Jayapura Regency, Sentani
Region: Indonesia, Papua, Jayapura Regency, Sentani
Total number of victims: 30
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Number of Victims
Name, Details
Gender
Age
Group Affiliation
Violations
1.
1
Wasuok Siep
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
2.
1
Kurus Felle
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
3.
1
Sadracks Lagowan
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
4.
1
Huber Bagau
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
5.
1
Melinus Bagau
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
6.
1
Yan Itlay
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
7.
1
Denny Esema
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
8.
1
Gaoulin Balingga
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
9.
1
Nodi Taplo
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
10.
1
Emis Telenggen
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
11.
1
Etap Kalakmabin
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
12.
1
Arkelaus Lokon
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
13.
1
Vero Manggi Walilo
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
14.
1
Wasuok Siep*
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
15.
1
Kurus Felle*
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
16.
1
Sadracks Lagowan
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
17.
1
Huber Bagau
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
18.
1
Denny Esema*
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
19.
1
Ecko Passe
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
20.
1
Milex Itlay
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
21.
1
Maikel Siep
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
22.
1
Omes Esema
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
23.
1
Agus Passe
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
24.
1
Dortius Tengket
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
25.
1
Elison Pahabol
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
26.
1
James
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
27.
1
Ovvi
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
28.
1
Nando Passe
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
29.
1
Yosua Keroman
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
30.
1
Bartol Itlay
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples
arbitrary detention, freedom of assembly
Perpetrator: Indonesian Police
Perpetrator details: unknown
Issues: security force violence, indigenous peoples