In brief
At the end of June 2014, there were at least 76 political prisoners in Papuan jails.
The West Papua National Committee (Komite Nasional Papua Barat, KNPB), a Papuan pro-independence activist organisation, was heavily targeted by Indonesian security forces this month. There were at least 24 arrests of KNPB members across Papua in Boven Digoel, Timika and Merauke. Police performed a mass arrest of 20 KNPB members in Boven Digoel under the auspices of the Social Organisations Law (RUU Organisasi Kemasyarakatan, RUU Ormas), claiming that the KNPB was an illegal organisation as it was not registered with the Department of National Unity and Politics (Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik, Kesbangpol). The police also stated that any KNPB attributes such as flags and symbols were thus also considered illegal. The use of the Ormas Law to de-legitimise and control indigenous civil society groups, especially ahead of planned demonstrations or commemorative events, continues to place unacceptable limitations on freedom of assembly and expression in Papua.
The timing of crackdowns on KNPB members this month suggests that Indonesian authorities used arrests and raids to prevent activists holding events commemorating 1 July, a date Papuans consider to be their national day. There was also an election-related political arrest, following a common pattern during election periods in Papua, where pro-independence activists call for election boycotts, and are subsequently arrested. This month in Merauke, police arrested one activist and surrounded the KNPB Secretariat, claiming that the activists planned a socialisation event to boycott the 2014 Indonesian Presidential elections on 9 July 2014. Papuans Behind Bars has documented similar arrests in Bokondini in 2004 and in Nabire in 2009.
Meanwhile in the Netherlands, Iskandar Bwefar, a Dutch Papuan, was arrested in the Hague for peacefully waving a Morning Star flag during a procession celebrating Dutch Veterans Day. Dutch civil society groups reported that the flag, a symbol of Papuan identity, was banned from the parade procession by the Dutch House of Representatives following pressure from the Indonesian authorities. This arrest echoes that of three Papua New Guinea nationals in December 2013 when the Morning Star flag was raised during an event in Port Moresby. The willingness of foreign governments to legitimise the criminalisation of the Morning Star symbol, in contravention of international law and reports and opinions issued by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, is of particular concern. At a broad level, this development indicates that Indonesia is becoming increasingly pro-active in its efforts to quash support for Papuan independence among exile communities.
Arrests
Twenty KNPB members arrested in Boven Digoel police raid
According to local activists, on 28 June 2014, 20 activists from the West Papua National Committee (Komite Nasional Papua Barat, KNPB) were arrested at their Secretariat in Boven Digoel. Around 50 Boven Digoel Regional police reportedly searched the KNPB Secretariat and damaged items such as pro-independence posters and KNPB flags. Police also confiscated several items including five handphones, a digital camera, KNPB flags, banners and money from the Secretariat, all of which were not returned. The 20 activists have since been released.
On 30 June, Natalis Guyop, the Head of KNPB Boven Digoel, along with other KNPB members visited the Boven Digoel Regional police station to demand an explanation for the police raid. The Head of Boven Digoel Regional police, Iswan Tato, reportedly told the activists that police raided the Secretariat because of an incident when the KNPB flag was raised in front of the Secretariat. He further explained that this was in accordance with national regulations stating that any organisations not registered with the Department of National Unity and Politics (Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik, Kesbangpol) were considered illegal and therefore any of their attributes such as flags were also banned. The regulation in question is set out in the Social Organisations Law (RUU Organisasi Kemasyarakatan, RUU Ormas). Tato allegedly went on to threaten the activists, stating that police would forcibly disperse any KNPB activities and shoot to kill or arrest any KNPB activists. The KNPB in Boven Digoel has stated that they expect continued police surveillance.
Two detained in Yahukimo due to dissenting political beliefs
A report received from a local human rights investigator detailed recent arbitrary arrests of three men in Yahukimo, two of whom remain behind bars. On 21 May 2014, a group of around 30 Yahukimo regional police stopped and questioned human rights activist Lendeng Omu regarding his affiliations with the KNPB. He was severely beaten, kicked and struck with rifle butts before being arrested and detained in Yahukimo Regional police station. Upon hearing of this incident, local villagers reacted by burning down a police post on Halabok Road in Yahukimo.
The report alleges that on 4 June, without any credible basis, the Head of the Yali tribe in Yahukimo, Alapia Yalak, was arrested for this act of arson. According to eyewitnesses who were present at the time of his arrest, Yalak and another unnamed young man were arrested at around 22:30 Papua time in Yalak’s home in Yahukimo. Yalak and a group of friends were playing cards when around 20 members of a joint military and police task force forcibly entered his home, while around 30 security personnel surrounded Yalak’s home. The security forces were reported to have arrived in 16 vehicles and had released seven warning shots to intimidate the men. Yalak was dragged outside his home while the rest of the people present were threatened at gunpoint and forced to raise their hands in surrender. One of his friends, a young man who was asleep in the kitchen, had heard the commotion in the front room where the security forces entered, and attempted to escape through the back door. He was caught by police who were guarding the back of the house and subsequently arrested. He was released a few hours later.
According to this young man’s account, Yalak and he suffered cruel and degrading treatment at the hands of the security forces on their way to Yahukimo Regional police station. The two men were severely beaten and intimidated. On reaching the police station, police then reportedly forced the two men to remove all their clothes, whereupon 30 police officers allegedly took turns beating them. They were then made to crawl naked into the holding cell.
The next day, a group of local villagers demonstrated in front of Yahukimo Regional police station, demanding for the immediate release of Yalak and Omu. Yalak was transferred to Papua Police Headquarters (Polisi Daerah Papua, Polda) in Jayapura to undergo further investigation.
Information provided in the report strongly suggests that Yalak was arrested due to his political beliefs and support for Papuan independence. In 2009, as the Head of the Yali tribe in Yahukimo, he was invited to attend a meeting organised by the Indigenous People’s Body (Lembaga Masyarakat Adat, LMA), at which tribal leaders from around Papua discussed the issue of Special Autonomy with government officials. According to an account by Yalak, as elaborated in the report, tribal leaders were allegedly offered bribes by government officials in exchange for convincing their respective tribes to support Special Autonomy. Yalak was allegedly offered a bribe of IDR 50,000,000 or USD 4,200 by Yahukimo Regent Ones Pahabol. Pahabol has faced repeated accusations of corruption, most recently for embezzling state funds meant for university students in 2013. The tribal leaders were reportedly told, “If you say you want independence, you will not receive any money. If you support Special Autonomy, you will receive money.” Yalak reportedly responded that he refused to be cheated and bribed like his ancestors were in the 60s, and that his community wanted independence instead.
It remains unclear what charges Yalak and Omu face and whether they have any legal representation.
Three KNPB Timika activists detained overnight
Local human rights sources reported the arrest of three KNPB activists on 30 June 2014 in Timika. The three activists – Elon Airabun, Leo Wusei and Joni Korwa – were arrested during their night shift guarding the KNPB Timika secretariat. Activists report that no reason was provided for their arrest, although local sources report that the likely purpose of the arrests was to intimidate KNPB members into not holding events the following day celebrating 1 July, a date widely considered by Papuans to be their national day. The three men were released without charge the following day.
KNPB Merauke activist detained, Secretariat surrounded
Local activists reported that on 18 June 2014, police and Brimob officers surrounded the KNPB Secretariat in Merauke, questioning and turning away activists who attempted to enter the building. Simon Apay, an activist with KNPB Merauke was arrested and interrogated in Merauke Regional police station for half an hour before being released. According to local sources, the Head of the Regional Police Intelligence in Merauke stated that police surrounded the Secretariat as they had received information regarding a socialisation event organised by the KNPB and the People’s Local Parliament (Parlemen Rakyat Daerah, PRD) regarding a boycott of the 2014 Indonesian Presidential Elections. Local activists denied the planning of such an event.
Last month two KNPB activists, Ferdinandus Blagaize and Selestinus Blagaize, were arrested for possession of a referendum-related document and books on Papuan history that were intended for a socialisation event in their home village of Okaba. The two men remain in detention in Okaba District police station and the charges they face are unknown.
Releases
Ferdinand Pakage released
Information received from local human rights sources reported the release of Ferdinand Pakage from Abepura prison on 16 June. On 16 March 2006, Pakage was arrested under accusations of involvement in an anti-Freeport demonstration that led to clashes with the police, resulting in the death of one police officer. A total of 23 people were charged in relation to this incident, with Pakage and Luis Gedi receiving the most serious charges. Pakage was forced to confess to involvement in the incident under torture in detention, even though he was not involved in the demonstration. He was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment after an unfair trial where judges considered statements made under torture and defendants were forced to testify against one another. Defendants were threatened and beaten by Brimob members if they rejected indictments. As a result of severe beating by prison guards in Abepura prison in 2008, Pakage lost eyesight in his right eye, and continues to suffer pain and headaches. Repeated attempts by local NGOs to secure access for medical treatment have been unsuccessful throughout the last six years.
August Kraar released
According to information from a local human rights investigator, on 21 June 2014, August Kraar was released from Abepura prison. He was arrested alongside Dominikus Surabut, Forkorus Yaboisembut, Edison Waromi and Gat Wenda during the Third Papuan Peoples’ Congress on 19 October 2011. Selpius Bobii, the Chairman of the Congress, later surrendered to the police. Kraar was charged under Articles 106 and 110 for conspiracy to commit treason and Article 160 for public incitement to commit violence against the authorities. The Congress was attended by more than 4,000 Papuans and was a peaceful event at which the Morning Star flag was raised. It was heavily surrounded by 2,200 members of the Indonesian military and Brimob, on foot and in tanks. The remaining five detainees are expected to be released in late July.
Samuel Womsiwor released
Human rights lawyers have reported the release of Samuel Womsiwor three weeks after his detention on 15 May 2014. His release was secured by Cenderawasih University (Universitas Cenderawasih, UNCEN) authorities, who had pushed for his arrest in the first place. Womsiwor is part of a critical student collective who has been targeted for arrest, harassment and intimidation in the past several months.
Political trials and cases overview
Student demonstrator sentenced to six months’ imprisonment
On 11 June 2014, Kristianus Delgion Madai was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Jayapura District Court under Emergency Law 12/1951 for reportedly smuggling eight 8.4mm calibre bullets from Jakarta to Nabire. Human rights lawyers have previously voiced their concern regarding his detention, stating that Madai had been targeted by the authorities as he was active in student demonstrations in Jakarta concerning Papuan issues. He is expected to be released at the end of July or in early August.
Deber Enumby still not given legal representation
A local human rights source reported that Deber Enumby, who was arrested in Kurilik village in Puncak Jaya on 4 January 2014 and is currently detained in Papua Police Headquarters, is still without legal representation. He was arrested following the theft of eight firearms from the Kurilik police post by suspected members of the National Liberation Army / Free Papua Movement (Tentara Pembebasan Nasional, TPN / Organisasi Papua Merdeka, OPM). He was charged with Emergency Law 12/1951 and potentially faces the death penalty, according to Papua police.
Trial for 11 men detained in 26 November arrests delayed
Information from human rights lawyers representing the 11 detainees arrested on 26 November 2013, reported that their trial has been fraught with delays. The men are charged with violence against property and persons under Article 170 of the Indonesian Criminal Code. They were accused of taking part in a demonstration on the day of their arrest which resulted in clashes with security forces. However, they state that they were in no way involved in the demonstrations. There have been no hearings for almost two months, and the legal limit of their detention ends on 30 July 2014.
Cases of concern
Dutch Papuan arrested for carrying Morning Star flag in Netherlands
On 28 June, Iskandar Bwefar, a Dutch Papuan, was arrested in the Hague, Netherlands, for waving a Morning Star flag during a parade commemorating Dutch Veterans Day. According to an interview with Bwefar on the Dutch news site Omroep West, he was pushed to the ground by five police officers within seconds of waving the Morning Star flag while observing the parade. When he tried to protest, a police officer stuffed his mouth with the flag. Bwefar was detained for several hours before being released. He was officially charged with breaching public order and fined €100.
A few days before Dutch Veterans Day, the Dutch House of Representatives agreed that Morning Star flags were not to be carried in the procession and could only be carried outside of the procession and on the Malieveld, the field where the procession took place. A Dutch NGO reported that there are strong indications that the ban was a result of Indonesian pressure. Similar arrests took place on 1 December 2013, where three Papua New Guineans were arrested in Port Moresby for their involvement in a Morning Star flag-raising ceremony. Governor Powes Parkop had told the Guardian Australia that the three men were targeted “due to undue pressure from the Indonesian government.”
News
Deterioration of freedom of expression in Papua highlighted at UN Human Rights Council
Franciscans International, the International Coalition for Papua (ICP), TAPOL, the Asian Legal Resource Centre, Pro Papua Foundation, Vivat International and the West Papua Netzwerk highlighted the deterioration of freedom of expression in Papua during the 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. On 11 June 2014, the coalition delivered an oral statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Special Rapporteur on Peaceful Assembly and Association, revealing data showing that political arrests had doubled and reported cases of torture and ill-treatment had quadrupled in 2013 compared to the previous year. On 12 June, a side event was held discussing freedom of expression in West Papua. Panellists spoke on media freedom, torture, political prisoners and the lack of free access to Papua.
Note regarding removal of three detainees from the list of political prisoners
In our last update, we removed three detainees – Yahya Bonay, Astro Kaaba and Hans Arrongear – from the list of political prisoners. Papuans Behind Bars has been unable to obtain any information regarding the three men for more than a year and it is possible that they have been released. However, we will continue to report on their case should any new information come to light.
June 2014 Papuan political prisoners
| Prisoner | Arrested | Charges | Sentence | Case | Accused of violence? | Concerns reported re legal process? | Prison / Place of detention | |
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1 |
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4 June 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Yahukimo arrests | Yes | Yes | Papua Police Headquarters |
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2 |
Ferdinandus Blagaize | 24 May 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Merauke KNPB arrests | No | Uncertain | Okaba District police station |
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3 |
Selestinus Blagaize | 24 May 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Merauke KNPB arrests | No | Uncertain | Okaba District police station |
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4 |
Lendeng Omu | 21 May 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Yahukimo arrests | Uncertain | Yes | Yahukimo Regional police station |
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5 |
Otis Waropen | 2 March 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Nabire civilian accused of being OPM | Uncertain | Uncertain | Nabire |
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6 |
Kristianus Delgion Madai | 3 February 2014 | Emergency Law 12/1951 | 6 months | Sentani weapons smuggling arrests | Yes | No | Jayapura police detention |
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7 |
Jemi Yermias Kapanai | 1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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8 |
Septinus Wonawoai | 1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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9 |
Rudi Otis Barangkea | 1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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10 |
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1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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11 |
Peneas Reri | 1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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12 |
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1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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13 |
Obeth Kayoi | 1 February 2014 | Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Sasawa military raid arrests | Yes | Yes | Sorong |
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14 |
Yenite Morib | 26 January 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Dondobaga church arrests | Yes | Yes | Puncak Jaya regional police station |
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15 |
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26 January 2014 | Unknown | Police investigation pending | Dondobaga church arrests | Yes | Yes | Puncak Jaya regional police station |
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16 |
Deber Enumby | 4 January 2014 | Emergency Law 12/1951 | Police investigation pending | Kurilik firearms arrests | Yes | Yes | Papua Police Headquarters |
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17 |
Soleman Fonataba | 17 December 2013 | 106, 110)1, 53, 55 | Awaiting trial | Sarmi 2013 Morning Star flag arrests | No / not yet clear | No | Sarmi police detention |
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18 |
Edison Werimon | 13 December 2013 | 106, 110)1, 53, 55 | Awaiting trial | Sarmi 2013 Morning Star flag arrests | No / not yet clear | No | Sarmi police detention |
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19 |
Pendius Tabuni | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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20 |
Muli Hisage | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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21 |
Karmil Murib | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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22 |
Tomius Mul | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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23 |
Nius Lepi | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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24 |
Tinus Meage | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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25 |
Mathius Habel | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3) | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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26 |
Agus Togoti | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3) | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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27 |
Natan Kogoya | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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28 |
Nikolai Waisal | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | On trial | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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29 |
Penius Tabuni | 26 November 2013 | 170)1,170)2 (3), 351)1 | 5 months | Demonstration in support of FWPC PNG office arrests | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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30 |
Piethein Manggaprouw | 19 October 2013 | 106, 110 | 2 years | Third Papuan Congress demo in Biak | No | Yes | Biak Regional police station |
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31 |
Apolos Sewa* | 28 August 2013 | 106, 110 | Under investigation | Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong | No | Yes | On bail |
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32 |
Yohanis Goram Gaman* | 28 August 2013 | 106, 110 | Under investigation | Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong | No | Yes | On bail |
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33 |
Amandus Mirino* | 28 August 2013 | 106, 110 | Under investigation | Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong | No | Yes | On bail |
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34 |
Samuel Klasjok* | 28 August 2013 | 106, 110 | Under investigation | Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong | No | Yes | On bail |
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35 |
Stefanus Banal | 19 May 2013 | 170 )1 | 1 year and 7 months | Pegunungan Bintang police raid 2013 | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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36 |
Victor Yeimo | 13 May 2013 | 160 | 3 years (handed down in 2009) | 2009 demo; 13 May Jayapura demo | No | Yes | Abepura |
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37 |
Oktovianus Warnares | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 5 years | Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | Yes | Yes | Biak |
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38 |
Yoseph Arwakon | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 2 years and 6 months | Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | Yes | Yes | Biak |
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39 |
Markus Sawias | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951 | On trial | Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | Yes | Yes | Biak |
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40 |
George Syors Simyapen | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 4.5 years | Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | Yes | Yes | Biak |
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41 |
Jantje Wamaer | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 2.5 years | Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | Yes | Yes | Biak |
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42 |
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1 May 2013 | 106, 110 | 8 months | Timika flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Timika |
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43 |
Alfisu Wamang | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110 | 8 months | Timika flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Timika |
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44 |
Musa Elas | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110 | 8 months | Timika flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Timika |
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45 |
Eminus Waker | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110 | 8 months | Timika flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Timika |
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46 |
Yacob Onawame | 1 May 2013 | 106, 110 | 8 months | Timika flag-raising, 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Timika |
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47 |
Hengky Mangamis | 30 April 2013 | 106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 1 year and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
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48 |
Yordan Magablo | 30 April
2013 |
106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 1 year and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
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49 |
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30 April
2013 |
106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 1 year and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
|
50 |
Antonius Saruf | 30 April
2013 |
106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 1 year and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
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51 |
Obeth Kamesrar | 30 April
2013 |
106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 1 year and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
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52 |
Klemens Kodimko | 30 April
2013 |
106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 1 year and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
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53 |
Isak Klaibin | 30 April
2013 |
106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164 | 3 years and 6 months | Aimas 1 May commemoration | No | Yes | Sorong |
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54 |
Yogor Telenggen | 10 March 2013 | 340, 338, 170, 251, Emergency Law 12/1951 | Awaiting trial | Pirime shootings 2012 | Yes | Yes | Wamena |
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55 |
Isak Demetouw (alias Alex Makabori) | 3 March 2013 | 110; Article 2, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 2 years 2 months | Sarmi treason | No | Yes | Sarmi |
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56 |
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3 March 2013 | 110; Article 2, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 2 years 2 months | Sarmi treason | No | Yes | Sarmi |
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57 |
Sileman Teno | 3 March 2013 | 110; Article 2, Emergency Law 12/1951 | 2 years 2 months | Sarmi treason | No | Yes | Sarmi |
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58 |
Jefri Wandikbo | 7 June 2012 | 340, 56, Law 8/1981 | 8 years | KNPB activist tortured in Jayapura | Yes | Yes | Abepura |
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59 |
Timur Wakerkwa | 1 May 2012 | 106 | 2.5 years | 1 May demo and flag-raising | No | No | Abepura |
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60 |
Darius Kogoya | 1 May 2012 | 106 | 3 years | 1 May demo and flag-raising | No | No | Abepura |
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61 |
Selpius Bobii | 20 October 2011 | 106 | 3 years | Third Papua Congress | No | Yes | Abepura |
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62 |
Forkorus Yaboisembut | 19 October 2011 | 106 | 3 years | Third Papua Congress | No | Yes | Abepura |
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63 |
Edison Waromi | 19 October 2011 | 106 | 3 years | Third Papua Congress | No | Yes | Abepura |
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64 |
Dominikus Surabut | 19 October 2011 | 106 | 3 years | Third Papua Congress | No | Yes | Abepura |
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65 |
Wiki Meaga | 20 November 2010 | 106 | 8 years | Yalengga flag-raising | No | Yes | Wamena |
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66 |
Oskar Hilago | 20 November 2010 | 106 | 8 years | Yalengga flag-raising | No | Yes | Wamena |
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67 |
Meki Elosak | 20 November 2010 | 106 | 8 years | Yalengga flag-raising | No | Yes | Wamena |
|
68 |
Obed Kosay | 20 November 2010 | 106 | 8 years | Yalengga flag-raising | No | Yes | Wamena |
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69 |
George Ariks | 13 March 2009 | 106 | 5 years | Unknown | Unknown | No | Manokwari |
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70 |
Filep Karma | 1 December 2004 | 106 | 15 years | Abepura flag-raising 2004 | No | Yes | Abepura |
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71 |
Yusanur Wenda | 30 April 2004 | 106 | 17 years | Wunin arrests | Yes | No | Wamena |
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72 |
Linus Hiel Hiluka | 27 May 2003 | 106 | 19 years and 10 months | Wamena ammunition store raid | Yes | Yes | Nabire |
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73 |
Kimanus Wenda | 12 April 2003 | 106 | 19 years and 10 months | Wamena ammunition store raid | Yes | Yes | Nabire |
|
74 |
12 April 2003 | 106 | Life | Wamena ammunition store raid | Yes | Yes | Abepura | |
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75 |
Numbungga Telenggen | 11 April 2003 | 106 | Life | Wamena ammunition store raid | Yes | Yes | Biak |
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76 |
Apotnalogolik Lokobal | 10 April 2003 | 106 | 20 years | Wamena ammunition store raid | Yes | Yes | Biak |
* Apolos Sewa, Yohanis Goram Gaman, Amandus Mirino and Samuel Klasjok are currently facing charges of conspiracy to commit treason. Even though they were bailed a day after their arrest, they are currently undergoing investigation and are vulnerable to re-arrest. They are currently obliged to report to the police twice a week.
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