Cases

On 24 August 2024, a 17-year-old Papuan, Justa Kobak, was brutally beaten by members of the Mobile Police Brigade Corps (Brimob) during a night patrol in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency. The unprovoked assault occurred as Justa was walking home, leaving him severely injured and in need of urgent medical attention. He was initially treated at Dekai General Hospital but later transferred to a hospital in Jayapura for advanced care due to the severity of his injuries.

Following her testimony at the 53rd session of the Permanent People’s Tribunal (PPT) in London, Papuan human rights defenders Ms Tineke Rumkabu and her family experienced a series of acts of intimidation.

Protesters in Timika gathered at the Timika Indah at 08:30 am and started walking while making orations along the way. Police officers blocked the crowd in Emeneme at 08:48 am. KNPB negotiated with the officers for almost one hour.

Protesters gathered in various locations across Manokwari, from where they wanted to meet in the Makalo area. Police officers blocked the demonstration at Bukit Doa, in front of Mansinam Dormitory.

Joint security forces prevented protesters at various gathering points across Wamena. They dispersed the crowd with tear gas and rubber batons in the locations Sinakma, Woma, Hom-hom, Jibama Market, and Woken Ilekma. Fourteen KNPB supporters, including a thirteen-year-old minor, were reportedly injured.

In Jayapura city, protesters gathered in various locations in Waena, Expo, the Cenderawasih University (UNCEN), and near the circle-way in Abepura. According to the police, about 700 officers were deployed to secure the protest in various locations. They prevented groups of protesters in Waena and Expo from walking towards Abepura

he KNPB protest in Sentani was blocked by about 300 police officers and additional military personnel around 8:00 am. Sixteen protesters reportedly sustained injuries as a result of police violence.

he protest in the town of Nabire gathered at Kali Bobo, Siriwini, Karang Market, SP I, and Jepara II. Police officers from Nabire District Police were present at all gathering points to disperse the crowd with batons, teargas, and rubber ammunition. According to information published by local media, 101 protesters were reportedly detained at the yard in front of the Nabire District Police headquarters.

On 17 July 2024, police officers arbitrarily detained Mr Zakeyos Dendegau, 26, at Karang Tumaritis Market in Nabire, Papua Tangah Province.

olice in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, seized Morning Star flags from a Papuan student dormitory on 5 July 2024. The seizure came after a video of students raising the flags went viral on social media.