2) Yahukimo students distribute food supplies to refugees
3) Hundreds of Intan Jaya refugees returned to their villages
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1) Security forces arrest and torture indigenous Papuan in Yahukimo Regency
On 28 June 2025 at approximately 04:04 am, joint forces of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Police reportedly raided civilian homes in the Uam Village, Sumo District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. During the operation, 27-year-old Peranus Balingga, a motorcycle taxi driver, was arbitrarily arrested, accused of affiliation with the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB). The officers detained Mr Balingga despite the lack of incriminating evidence and subjected him to torture at the Yahukimo District Police Station (Polres Yahukimo).
He was detained for over 24 hours without food or water. Mr Balingga was electrocuted, beaten with gun butts, kicked with boots, and struck with rubber batons, before being released on 29 June 2025 at 07:30 am without legal procedure. He sustained bruises and abrasions on his back as a result of the torture (see photos below, source: independent HRD). Another resident, Mr Sepinus Sobolim, suffered property damage and loss of personal valuables during the raid. Further military activity was recorded on the following day near Kilo 5 Yahukimo and at the GIDI Beraza community complex, including a second arrest of Mr Peranus Balingga, which was reportedly again accompanied by acts of torture.
Human rights analysis
The joint security raids in Yahukimo represent grave violations of international human rights law, particularly the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment under the Convention against Torture (CAT), to which Indonesia is a State Party. The arbitrary arrests, lack of legal safeguards, inhumane detention conditions, and destruction of private property constitute a breach of rights enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), including Articles 7 (freedom from torture), 9 (liberty and security of person), and 17 (privacy and family life). The pattern of security operations targeting indigenous Papuans and employing excessive force exacerbates the climate of fear and insecurity in the region.
Bruises on Mr Peranus Balingga’s back, he sustained as a result of police violence In on 28 and 29 June 2025
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2) Yahukimo students distribute food supplies to refugees
Larius Kogoya
Last updated: June 30, 2025 8:44 pm
Author: Larius Kogoya
Editor: Arjuna Pademme
Published June 30, 2025
Humanitarian volunteers from the Yahukimo Student Association or HMY bring aid while distributing basic necessities to refugees in Halihalo-IST
Jayapura, Jubi – The Yahukimo Student Association or HMY of Wamena city, Jayawijaya Regency distributed food aid to 698 refugees in Halihalo Village, Tangma District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan, Friday (6/27/2025).
The coordinator of student volunteers, Wolman Wolom explained that HMY raised funds for humanitarian aid for residents who had fled in Yahukimo. The fundraising took place on June 23 and 24, 2025.
"Praise God, from the fundraising we got around Rp13 forest. Because of the urgent needs of the refugees, we bought food such as rice, cooking oil, instant noodles, and a number of other necessities, then we sent them to Yahukimo," said Wolamn Wolon to Jubi via telephone call, Monday (6/30/2025).
According to him, the distribution of aid carried out by the students was accompanied by the Executive Director of Justice and Human Integrity of Papua, Theo Hesegem.
"We brought the aid directly there and gave it to the refugees. We also provided support and encouragement to the refugees. We also discussed with them while providing reinforcement," he said.
He said, the refugees consisted of 519 adults and 179 children. The refugees were members of the congregation of the Gospel Tabernacle Church or KINGMI in Tanah Papua, Tangma Classis.
"Based on church data, the congregation of the KINGMI Puno Church who were displaced were around 270 people, consisting of 90 children and 180 adults. The congregation of the KINGMI Aleleng Church was 195 people, consisting of 45 children and 150 adults. The congregation of the KINGMI Halihalo Church who were displaced were 233 people, consisting of 44 children and 189 adults," he said.
Meanwhile, the person in charge of humanitarian volunteers from HMY, Tefen Pahabol, said that residents could not carry out their activities as usual. They could not garden or look for food, because every day security forces continue to monitor using patrol cars from morning to evening.
"We entered because we were accompanied by Mr. Theo Hesegem. If not [accompanied], maybe we would not have been able to enter the refugee camp to bring aid," said Pahabol.
According to him, the displaced residents had difficulty obtaining food. This situation is feared to worsen the situation. Moreover, with the presence of security forces guarding the evacuation area by setting up several security posts there.
"This has traumatized civilians psychologically, especially because of the presence of armed forces in the evacuation area," he said.
HMJ asked the Yahukimo Regency Government to pay serious attention to residents who have fled, due to the armed conflict between the Indonesian National Army or TNI and the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization or TPNPB-OPM.
"The Yahukimo Government please pay attention, to provide food and drink for the refugees, because they are civilians affected by the armed conflict," he said. (*)
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3) Hundreds of Intan Jaya refugees returned to their villages
Author: Larius Kogoya Editor: Arjuna Pademme
Published June 30, 2025
Last updated: June 30, 2025 3:34 pm
Jayapura, Jubi – Around 900 residents from several villages in Hitadipa District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua were returned to their villages, Friday (6/27/2025).
Hundreds of residents have fled to Sugapa District, the capital of Intan Jaya since two months ago, due to the armed conflict between the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization or TPNPB-OPM which caused security forces to conduct searches in various villages in Intan Jaya.
Hitadipa Conflict Mediation Team Coordinator, Enius Zanambani said that his party together with the district government, and intellectuals from Hitadipa District are committed to returning the civilians to their respective villages.
"Civilians directly affected by the conflict include [from] Sugapa Lama Village, Jaindapa Village, Hitadipa, Janamba, Soangama and other affected villages. So there are around 800-900 civilians who have fled in the capital. This is what we brought them to Hitadipa District from the Capital of Sugapa, Intan Jaya Regency," said Enius Zanambani to Jubi via his cellphone, Monday (6/30/2025).
According to him, the refugees who were returned to their villages did not include those who took refuge in the forest and neighboring districts such as Nabire and Mimika.
"We brought refugees including from nine affected villages and also fled. They all fled to the district capital to save themselves. They are from Soangama Village, Sanaba, Wabui, Kulapa, Sakumba, Pugisiga, Danggomba and Balamai," he said.
Enius Zanambani said that while displaced in Sugapa, hundreds of residents lived in 17 houses and two refugee posts located behind Bank Papua and the Post in Mamba Village.
"We asked the government for guidance regarding the fate of these refugees and coordinated to return civilians to their villages in Hitadipa District. The Regent of Intan Jaya supported our proposal, so we escorted civilians from Sugapa to Hitadipa," he said.
He said that the refugees walked back to their villages. While at the TNI Post in Sugapa Lama, the escorts also asked permission from the TNI for access to Soangama, Sanamba and Kulapa Villages.
"The road to Hitadipa District to six villages, namely Wabui, Sakumba, Balamai, Sakumba, Pugisiga, Danggomba, was finally opened," said Zanambani.
After receiving permission from the TNI, the team that escorted and the refugees then headed to Hitadipa District to burn stones together before they went to their respective villages.
In the stone burning event, residents, church leaders, community leaders, traditional leaders, district and village governments conveyed their aspirations to be coordinated with the regent and the Intan Jaya Regency DPRK.
"After the event, we took the community to their respective places of origin. However, the people of Sugapa Lama and Jaindapa Villages have not been able to go down to the village, because the TNI post is there, so the community does not dare. But the others have entered and can freely carry out their activities as usual," he said.
The Head of Hitadipa District, Soleman Bilambani hopes that his community can carry out their activities as usual, with a sense of security and peace, without feeling threatened and intimidated by the TNI or TPNPB.
"The community wants development in their village to run smoothly. Therefore, to the district government or regent and DPRK, to provide a sense of security and security guarantees for civilians," said Bilambani.
Soleman said, after not having worshiped in church for more than two months, on Sunday (29/6/2025), his party and the community were able to worship properly again. (*)
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