1) Two Papuan students sustain head injuries as counter-protesters restrict peaceful student demonstration in Makassar, others suffer minor wounds

 

2) Journalism Training Encourages Critical Thinking and Media Literacy Among Cendrawasih University Students

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1) Two Papuan students sustain head injuries as counter-protesters restrict peaceful student demonstration in Makassar, others suffer minor wounds

13 July 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

On 29 June 2026, two Papuan students were reportedly injured during a peaceful demonstration organised by the Forum for Student Solidarity in Support of the Papuan People (FSMP-PRP) in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province, after they were allegedly attacked by members of a right-wing nationalist group named Indonesian Muslim Brigade (BMI). The demonstration was held in response to the screening of the documentary Pesta Babi and was intended as a peaceful exercise of the constitutional right to freedom of expression. Protesters further alleged that Indonesian police failed to prevent attacks by counter-protesters and subsequently deployed a disproportionate security presence that intimidated participants and restricted the exercise of their rights.

According to FSMP-PRP representatives, approximately 30 Papuan students departed from Kamasan at around 1:00 pm and proceeded towards the protest site. En route, the group was reportedly confronted by BMI members, who allegedly obstructed the march, tore the protest’s main banner, verbally intimidated participants and threw stones at the protesters. During the incident, Mr Frans Awom, 21, reportedly sustained a head injury after being struck with a brick, while Mr Yustinus Magai, 24, suffered injuries to his head and right leg after reportedly being hit with stones. Several other participants reportedly sustained minor injuries. Following the incident, police negotiated with the protesters and asked them to wait while coordination was undertaken.

At approximately 2:50 pm, police reportedly deployed more than 100 personnel, including two Sabhara vehicles, a water cannon, a public address vehicle and intelligence officers, to contain the gathering despite the presence of only around 30 demonstrators. Protest organisers alleged that police failed to prevent the attack. The students held orations until approximately 4:10 pm. At around 4:30 pm, BMI members allegedly began throwing stones at the protesters, striking the field coordinator in the head. Despite the renewed violence, the demonstrators remained seated and completed the reading of their statement at approximately 5:30 WITA before peacefully dispersing.

Human rights analysis

The reported events raise concerns regarding Indonesia’s compliance with its obligations to protect the rights to freedom of expression, and  peaceful assembly as s guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Indonesia is a State Party. While the violence was allegedly committed primarily by members of a non-state group, the authorities have a positive obligation to take reasonable measures to facilitate peaceful assemblies, protect participants from foreseeable attacks by third parties and ensure that policing measures remain necessary and proportionate. The alleged failure to prevent repeated attacks by counter-protesters, combined with the deployment of a large police force that reportedly intimidated peaceful demonstrators, warrants an independent investigation into the conduct of both the attackers and the security forces.

Multiple protestors sustained injuries as a result of violent attacks by members if the Indonesian Muslim Brigade on 29 June 2026

Detailed Case Data
Document ID: HRM-CAS-101-2026
Location: Makassar City Kamasan area in Makassar, Soth Sulawesi
Region: Indonesia > South Sulawesi > Makassar
Total number of victims: few

#	Number of Victims	Name, Details	Gender	Age	Group Affiliation	Violations
1.	1	Frans Awom	male	21	Indigenous Peoples, Student	freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, ill-treatment
2.	1	Yustinus Magai	male	24	Indigenous Peoples, Student	freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, ill-treatment
3.	few		mixed	unknown	Indigenous Peoples, Student	freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, ill-treatment

Period of incident: 29/06/2026 – 29/06/2026
Perpetrator: Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces > Indonesian Police
Issues: indigenous peoples

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2) Journalism Training Encourages Critical Thinking and Media Literacy Among Cendrawasih University Students

News Desk July 13, 2026 5:09 pm 

Jayapura, Jubi – A journalism training workshop at Cenderawasih University (Uncen) was held to help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and media literacy, according to Apner Krei, Vice Dean III of the university’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP).

Krei made the remarks during a one-day journalism workshop for Uncen students held on Saturday (July 11, 2026).

The training took place in the Office Administration Management study program classroom at Uncen’s Abepura campus in Jayapura and brought together students from all nine faculties of the university.

“The theme of this workshop is to develop students who are critical, creative, and media literate,” Krei said in his opening remarks.

He said the program was designed to strengthen students’ understanding of media literacy while encouraging them to use media responsibly.

During the workshop, FISIP lecturer Dr. Gabriel Maniagasi introduced participants to the fundamentals of news writing, including the inverted pyramid structure and the six essential elements of reporting—who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Drawing on his experience as a journalist, Maniagasi also discussed how to gather information in the field, verify facts, and maintain accuracy in news reporting.

“When writing a news story, you must present facts, not your personal opinions,” said Maniagasi, a former reporter for Jubi and Suara Pembaruan.

His sessions also covered the basics of journalism, the journalistic code of ethics, and the structure of a news article.

Senior Jubi editor Dominggus A. Mampioper, who also served as a trainer, delivered sessions on interviewing techniques, field reporting, and news writing. Participants also engaged in discussions about the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism.

One participant, Pigay, an International Relations student at FISIP, said AI should be viewed as a tool to assist users rather than replace their judgment.

“For me, AI is useful for helping complete assignments more efficiently, but the final decisions remain in the hands of the user,” Pigay said.

Many participants shared similar views, saying AI can be a valuable aid in academic writing when used responsibly.

Responding to the discussion, Maniagasi said advances in AI technology can also support journalists in the news production process, provided it is used ethically and responsibly. (*)

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