2) Repression of peaceful protest in Manokwari: Two UNIPA students arbitrarily arrested and beaten in Manokwari
3) Security forces ill-treat two Papuan men in Dogiyai, Papua
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https://humanrightsmonitor.org/news/extrajudicial-execution-of-civilian-yulli-kalakmabin-by-indonesian-military-forces-in-pegunungan-bintang-regency/
1) Extrajudicial execution of civilian Yulli Kalakmabin by Indonesian military forces in Pegunungan Bintang Regency
On 19 April 2025, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) members reportedly executed an unarmed indigenous Papuan named Mr Yulli Kalakmabin, 28, in Wanbakon Village, Serambakon District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency. The Kalakmabin, a resident of Parim Village, was travelling to Oksop District to visit his wife and children when he was fatally shot dead with a pistol. The shot struck his spine and penetrated his left arm (see photos below, source: independent HRD). The killing took place amid a broader military occupation of the Serambakon and Oksop districts, where military operations have intensified since late 2024, endangering civilian life and security in the area.
According to information from human rights defenders in Oksibil, Yulli departed Parim Village in the early morning of 19 April. Around 4:47 pm, while passing through Wanbakon Village, he was shot by joint TNI forces without warning. His body was left at the site of the crime for two days. It was only on 22 April that Mr Kalakmabin’s body was evacuated. The body was buried later that day at the Darikal Public Cemetery at 5:00 pm. The TNI issued no official statement to date, and local authorities have not initiated any legal investigation into the case.
The victim’s family and local community demand an immediate, transparent, and independent investigation into Mr Yulli Kalakmabin’s death. All perpetrators should be held accountable under Indonesian and international human rights law. From a legal perspective, the killing of Mr Kalakmabin constitutes a violation of the right to life under Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Indonesia is a state party. Cases of extra-judicial killings frequently occurred in West Papua, particularly in the context of counter-insurgency operations in conflict-affected areas of West Papua. The case exemplifies the urgent need for demilitarisation, accountability, and human rights monitoring in West Papua, where systemic impunity continues to shield security forces from justice.
Photos of Mr Yulli Kalakmabin’s body at the site of crime and the mortuary
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2) Repression of peaceful protest in Manokwari: Two UNIPA students arbitrarily arrested and beaten in Manokwari
On 10 April 2025, members of the Student Executive Board of the University of Papua (BEM UNIPA), supported by Papuan students and civil society, conducted a peaceful protest against therevision of the Military Law and the expansion of the National Strategic Projects (PSN) in Manokwari, Papua Barat Province. The protest, themed “Repeal & Reject the TNI Law and Reject PSN Across All of Papua”, was met with excessive force by joint Indonesian security forces, including military and police. Two students, Mr Naikus Alua and Mr Mona Siep, were arrested without a legal basis, reportedly beaten during detention, and later released with visible injuries (see photos below, source: independent HRD).
The protest began with a long march from the UNIPA campus at 7:00 am and proceeded peacefully until it reached the Mansinam Dormitory area at around 7:40 am, where security forces had assembled in full gear. After hours of peaceful speeches and failed negotiations with the police, the protestors were violently dispersed with tear gas around 9:00 am. Mr Naikus Alua and Mr Mona Siep were arrested, detained, and subjected to beatings inside the Manokwari District Police Station (Polres Manokwari). By midday, protestors regrouped and were joined by members of the Papuan Parliament (DPR-PB) and the Papuan People’s Assembly (MRPB). The protesters called for the immediate release of both detainees. At 2:50 pm, the two students were released, visibly bruised. Speeches continued until the protest concluded peacefully around 3:00 pm.
The victims and organisers condemned the repression and demanded accountability from the police. The Chairman of PMKRI Manokwari Branch denounced the arrests as inhumane and undemocratic. Student leaders called for public apologies and guarantees of their right to peaceful protest. The protest aimed to express democratic dissent against militarisation and development policies imposed without local consultation, yet the authorities responded with intimidation, violence, and arbitrary detention.
From a human rights perspective, the incident constitutes a violation of the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression as enshrined in Articles 19 and 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Indonesia is a party. The arbitrary detention and physical abuse of the students also contravene protections against torture and ill-treatment. The case reflects a broader pattern of criminalising dissent in West Papua and underscores the urgent need for independent investigations and structural reform to protect civil liberties in the region.
Mr Naikus Alua and Mr Mona Siep testify about the arbitrary arrest and torture they experienced during police detention
Peaceful demonstration in Manokwari on 10 April 2025
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3) Security forces ill-treat two Papuan men in Dogiyai, Papua
On 16 April 2025, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), police officers, and civilians reportedly ill-treated 19-year-old Damianus Goo, a resident of Tigi Barat District, Deiyai Regency, in Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah Province. While returning home from Nabire to his hometown, Mr Goo was intercepted by an individual suspected to be an intelligence officer who called joint security personnel. Without an obvious cause, the officers and several vendors from Moanemani Market violently assaulted him. The attack left Mr Damianus Goo with head and facial injuries (see photos on top & below, Source: independent HRD). Reports state that another young man named Mr Selpius Goo was also beaten under similar circumstances during the incident. The incident reflects a broader pattern of unprovoked and arbitrary violence by security forces in West Papua.
According to the information received, the beating occurred in the vicinity of Moanemani Market at around 4:00 pm and was not preceded by any warning, provocation, or legal justification. Shortly after being approached by the suspected plainclothes officer, security forces and a group of civilians collectively assaulted Mr Damianus Goo using rattan sticks, and other blunt objects. Damianus sustained significant injuries to his head and nose (see photos on top & below, Source: independent HRD) as a result of the ill-treatment. The police have not issued an official explanation or acknowledged responsibility for the assault. The victim and his family demand a public apology and legal accountability for those involved in the ill-treatment of Mr Damianus Goo and Mr Selpius Goo. They demand a prompt investigation and prosecution of all acts of torture. The use of physical violence by security forces and civilians without legal grounds exemplifies the erosion of the rule of law in conflict-affected regions of West Papua and underscores the urgent need for independent investigations, judicial remedies, and protective mechanisms for vulnerable populations.
Bleeding head injuries on Mr Damianus Goo’s face and head shortly after the collective assault, 16 April 2025
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