A civilian was reportedly arbitrarily detained during a joint TNI – POLRI operation in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, on 19 June 2026. According to information received by Human Rights Monitor, security forces raided a house behind GIDI Braza Church, damaged household property, and arrested Bonusi Kobak. His whereabouts remained unknown at the time of reporting.
Chronology of events
According to initial information received, on Friday, 19 June 2026, at approximately 05:30 Papua Time, joint TNI – POLRI personnel entered the area behind GIDI Braza Church in Kali Woo, Dekai Town.
During the operation, security personnel reportedly damaged household belongings, including clothing and kitchen utensils. They then arrested Bonusi Kobak, a 27-year-old civilian (see photo) who was reportedly visiting relatives in the Braza area. According to the information received, he was taken away by the security forces, and his whereabouts remained unknown at the time of writing.
Human rights analysis
If substantiated, the reported arrest may constitute arbitrary detention under Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The reported destruction of civilian property also raises concerns about the protection of homes and private property during security operations.
Detailed case data
Document ID: HRM-CAS-092-2026
Region: Indonesia > Highland Papua > Yahukimo > Dekai
Total number of victims: 1
1. Bonusi Kobak, male 27 Indigenous Peoples arbitrary detention
Period of incident: 19/06/2026-19/06/2026
Perpetrators:
Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces
Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces > Indonesian Military (TNI)
Republic Indonesia > Indonesian Security Forces > Indonesian Police > Indonesian National Police (POLRI)
Issues: indigenous peoples