President Probowo’s free lunch program triggers protests in West Papua: Wamena, Jayawijaya Regency

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

# Number of Victims Name, Details Gender Age Group Affiliation Violations
1. dozens unknown
unknown unknown Unknown freedom of assembly
Period of incident: 17/02/2025 – 17/02/2025
Perpetrator: Other Security Forces

Perpetrator details: unknown

Issues: indigenous peoples