Mr Markus Haluk, the Executive Secretary of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), reported receiving threats via phone calls and WhatsApp messages following ULMWP’s statement regarding the video depicting the torture of a Papuan youth by TNI personnel in Puncak Regency. Markus revealed that on 25 March 2024, he received approximately 35 calls from 15 different numbers, with some instances of multiple calls simultaneously, indicating a concerted effort to intimidate him. Additionally, he mentioned receiving threatening messages via WhatsApp and SMS, suggesting a coordinated campaign of harassment targeting individuals associated with the dissemination of information about the torture incident.
Detailed Case Data
Location: Jayapura
Region: Indonesia, Papua Province, Jayapura
Region: Indonesia, Papua, Jayapura
Total number of victims: 1
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Number of Victims
Name, Details
Gender
Age
Group Affiliation
Violations
1.
1
Markus Haluk, ULMWP member
male
unknown
Indigenous Peoples, Activist
freedom of expression, intimidation
Perpetrator: Unknown
Issues: indigenous peoples, human rights defenders