Security forces raid village Yenggernok – one Papuan pastor reportedly tortured

One Papuan villager reportedly died because of the injuries he sustained due to the torture. At least three other civilians were injured after being tortured, including one pastor named Rev Eriak Waker. The torture occurred during his interrogation in the Yenggernok Village.

Detailed Case Data
Location: Yenggernok
Region: Indonesia, Central Papua, Puncak, Gome
Total number of victims: 1

# Number of Victims Name, Details Gender Age Group Affiliation Violations
1. 1 Eriak Waker
male unknown Indigenous Peoples torture
Period of incident: 03/02/2024 – 03/02/2024
Perpetrator: Other Security Forces

Perpetrator details: unknown

Issues: security force violence, indigenous peoples