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1) LP3BH Receives Report of Alleged Rocket Bombing in Two West Papuan Villages
December 2, 2025 in Domberai Reading Time: 2 mins read
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Author: Gamaliel M. Kaliele - Editor: Angela Flassy
Sorong, Jubi – The Manokwari Institute for Research, Assessment, and Development of Legal Aid (LP3BH) expressed deep concern over the alleged military operation in Maybrat and Teluk Bintuni Regencies in late November 2025, after receiving an initial report from a contact person in Bintuni.
LP3BH Executive Director, Yan Christian Warinussy, SH, stated that his office received information on Monday (November 2, 2025) that state security forces allegedly used rocket bombs around Aimau and Teyef Villages, Southwest Papua, on Saturday (November 29, 2025) and Sunday (November 30, 2025).
He also emphasized that the reports received were not just ordinary explosions, but rather loud booms suspected to have come from rocket launchers.
"The report indicated that several explosions hit residential areas. As a result, residents' homes were reportedly severely damaged," he said.
According to the LP3BH, the damage included buildings, property, and public facilities, although there have been no official reports of casualties. "As of now, there is no information on fatalities. However, the situation on the ground is very worrying," he explained.
Warinussy stated that the report also included visual evidence in the form of photographs and footage from residents showing traces of the explosion and metal fragments. "This evidence shows a shape that physically resembles rocket projectile debris. However, this must be independently verified," he said.
LP3BH emphasized that the use of explosives in security operations in civilian areas poses a potential massive threat to public safety. "If rocket-propelled grenades are indeed used, this constitutes a humanitarian emergency," Warinussy asserted.
He stated that this situation has not only impacted residents of Maybrat, but also civilians in the Moskona area, Teluk Bintuni Regency, near the site of the alleged operation. Residents in Moskona have also reported the sound of explosions and the movement of security forces. They are living in fear and uncertainty,” he said.
LP3BH expressed deep concern over the increasing intensity of security operations in various regions of Southwest Papua. “We see a pattern of increasingly large deployments of force. This is very dangerous if not closely monitored,” Warinussy said.
In the statement, LP3BH requested that the National Commission on Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia (Komnas HAM RI) immediately take action on the ground.
“We urge Komnas HAM to form an independent investigative team to investigate the alleged use of these rocket bombs,” he said.
Warinussy stated that the investigation must be thorough, including collecting debris, taking resident testimonies, and mapping the impact of the damage. Komnas HAM must directly inspect the area where the alleged explosions occurred. “The safety of civilians is a priority,” he said.
"LP3BH Manokwari also urges the attention of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. We call on the international community, particularly the UN Human Rights Council, to closely monitor this situation," he said.
According to him, international oversight is crucial to prevent excessive escalation that could lead to human rights violations. International oversight will put pressure on security operations not to be carried out indiscriminately in residential areas.
Furthermore, LP3BH issued a direct appeal to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, as Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Head of State. "We ask President Prabowo to immediately order a halt to operations that could potentially threaten the safety of civilians," Warinussy said.
He believes that security operations must be carried out in a measured manner and must not endanger the surrounding community. Operations must adhere to the principle of proportionality and prioritize human protection. "That is a constitutional mandate," he said.
Warinussy emphasized that LP3BH will continue to gather evidence, monitor the situation, and voice findings in the field. We will not remain silent. "We will verify every piece of information we receive to ensure that no human rights violations are tolerated," he said.
He reiterated the urgency of an official investigation. The state must be present to protect its citizens. "The alleged use of rocket bombs must be thoroughly investigated for the sake of legal certainty and public safety," said Warinussy.(*)
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