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
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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 15 August 2024, 222 protesters were arrested and 41 injured as police dispersed the crowd with batons, teargas, and rubber ammunition in West Papua.
A contentious legal dispute has emerged in the Sorong Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province, involving PT Mancaraya Agro Mandiri (MAM), a subsidiary of the Manca Group, and the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) Malamoi.
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The new Papua Special Autonomy Law (Otsus II) has been challenged again through a judicial review at the Indonesian Constitutional Court on 15 July 2024.
On 20 July 2024, the Acting Mayor of Jayapura City, Mr Christian Sohilait, was reported to the South Jayapura Police for allegedly beating M., a 42-year-old bus driver, on Entrop-Polimak Road, Jayapura Selatan District, Jayapura City, Papua Province.
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On 17 July 2024, police officers arbitrarily detained Mr Zakeyos Dendegau, 26, at Karang Tumaritis Market in Nabire, Papua Tangah Province.
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Mrs Lami Faan, a Papuan human rights defender from Maybrat was intimidated following her testimony at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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On the night of 16 July 2024, the Indonesian military shot dead Mr Tonda Wanimbo, head of Kalome Village in Mepogolok District, Mr Yotenus Wonda, head of Dokkome Village, and Mr Dominus Wonda, a recent graduate from Cenderawasih University, in the Mulia District, Puncak Jaya Regency.
A video that went viral on social media shows an online taxi driver being allegedly assaulted by three members of the TNI (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, the Indonesian National Armed Forces).
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Senior Papuan lawyer and director of the Manokwari Institute for Research, Assessment, and Development of Legal Aid (LP3BH Manokwari), Mr Yan Christian Warinussy was shot with an air rifle on 17 July 2024.
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A National Strategic Project (PSN) in Bintuni Bay (Teluk Bintuni Regency), Papua Barat Province, has sparked concerns about the potential violation of indigenous land rights. The project, handled by Genting Oil Kasuri Pte. Ltd, is facing criticism for lack of transparency and adherence to the principle of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
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Indigenous communities in Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua, are accusing PT Mancaraya Argo Mandiri (PT MAM) of illegally logging their customary forests. The company’s operational license was revoked in 2019, but it is suspected of continuing activities in the Sayosa and Maudus districts.
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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.
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On 23 January 2023, Papuan journalist Victor Mambor became the target of a bomb attack at his residence. This incident, which threatened him and underscored the dangers faced by journalists in Papua, has sparked significant controversy and criticism over the handling of the investigation by law enforcement.
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Members of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) have been accused of intimidating journalists while collecting information about the death of a Navy (TNI_AL) member at the Lantamal XIV/Sorong Navy headquarters in Sorong on 9 July 2024.
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On 27 June 2024, a devastating fire consumed the home of Tribrata TV journalist Sempurna Pasaribu in Padang Mas Village, Karo Regency, North Sumatra. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:30 am, resulted in the deaths of Pasaribu (47), his wife Elfrida Ginting (48), their son Sudi Investi Pasaribu (12), and their grandson Loin Situngkir (2). The fire initially raised suspicions, prompting investigations into the possible involvement of military personnel.
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On 30 June 2024, military members allegedly arrested Mr Atinus Kum, a member of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), in the Intan Jaya Regency, Papua Tengah Province.
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