According to the information received, the protest in Wamena was attended by a few thousand students. The protesters wanted to walk to the Jayawijaya local parliament but were reportedly blocked by security forces in the Hom-Hom area. Security forces forcibly dispersed the protesters using tear gas and warning shots. The protesters responded, throwing stones at the police personnel. The officers seized banners and pamphlets.
Detailed Case Data
Location: Jl Hom-Hom
Region: Indonesia, Highland Papua, Jayawijaya, Wamena
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Number of Victims
Name, Details
Gender
Age
Group Affiliation
Violations
1.
dozens
unknown
unknown
unknown
Unknown
freedom of assembly
Perpetrator: Other Security Forces
Perpetrator details: unknown
Issues: indigenous peoples