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Arbitrary Arrest & Detention

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October 21, 2026

Kompas.com - October 21, 2026

Muhammad Isa Bustomi, Jakarta – Eleven Greenpeace Indonesia activists arrested after unfurling protest banners on the Welcome Statue Monument at the Hotel Indonesia (HI) traffic circle

Tempo - October 21, 2026

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Six Greenpeace Indonesia activists who were arrested after staging a peaceful protest at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, Jakarta, have been released.

Tempo - October 21, 2026

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – Authorities have finally released six activists from Greenpeace Indonesia who were previously arrested and detained at the Jakarta Metro Police late Tuesday, Oct

October 14, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - October 14, 2026

On 6 October 2026, Mr Petrus Gobai was taken into police custody in Nabire Town, Nabire Regency, Central Papua province, and subsequently held at the Nabire District Police headquarters

Human Rights Monitor - October 14, 2026

On 12 October 2026, security force members allegedly apprehended two indigenous civilians named Mr Ernes Wepsa, 27, and Mr Natan Well, 18, in the Kali Merah area, Dekai District, Yahuki

October 8, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - October 8, 2026

On 30 September 2026, officers of the Dogiyai District Police apprehended Mr Zeth Giyai in front of the Kamuu District Office in Mauwa Village, Dogiyai Regency, Papua Tengah province.

October 7, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - October 7, 2026

On 2 October 2026, at an unspecified time, members of a National Armed Forces (TNI) Marine Corps unit allegedly apprehended 18 indigenous Papuans in the Jalan Gunung area of Dekai Town,

October 5, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - October 5, 2026

On 22 September 2026, members of the Indonesian Navy's Marine Corps (Marinir) allegedly apprehended Nisel Payage, a teenager, in front of a shop in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunu

October 1, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - October 1, 2026

On 30 September 2026, police officers reportedly arrested Tilius Telenggen, 26, an activist and member of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Makassar branch (see photo on top, sou

Human Rights Monitor - October 1, 2026

On 26 September 2026, Indonesian Marine personnel allegedly apprehended Mr Wilem Wakom, a civil servant (ASN) and resident of Wakom Village, East Aifat District, Maybrat Regency, Papua

September 25, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 25, 2026

On 29 July 2026, personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), reportedly affiliated with Kodim 1715/Yahukimo, reportedly detained Mr Ekinus Magayang, 23, a civilian and stud

September 22, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 22, 2026

Security force members reportedly detained 24 activists of the West Papua Independent Student Forum (FIM-WP) during a silent protest in Timika, Mimika Regency, Papua Tengah Province, on

Human Rights Monitor - September 22, 2026

On 18 September 2026, Indonesian police reportedly apprehended two minors, Hariel Sengket, 17, and Peniel Magayang, 17, at the Telkomsel complex in Dekai town, Dekai District, Yahukimo

September 21, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 21, 2026

On 18 August 2026, personnel of the Marine Corps reportedly arrested Mr Kelgi Bayage and Mr Dais Sikap in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands Province.

Human Rights Monitor - September 21, 2026

On 18 August 2026, plain cloth police officers reportedly apprehended Mr Enes Magayang, 25, at Dekai Old Market, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Highlands Papua Province.

Human Rights Monitor - September 21, 2026

On 18 August 2026, Indonesian Marine Corps personnel and the Police reportedly arrested Mr Dan Menegiy, 50, the village head of Walehikma, and his 17-year-old son, Ordi Menegiy, outside

September 18, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 18, 2026

On 17 September 2026, officers of the Jayapura District Police reportedly detained six political activists, including a 17-year old minor, affiliated with the West Papua National Commit

Tempo - September 18, 2026

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Advocacy Team for Democracy (TAUD), together with a coalition of civil society groups, has urged Indonesian police to immediately release two youth activists

Human Rights Monitor - September 18, 2026

Military personnel reportedly detained Mr Melkias Hagismijau, 25, and Mr Pius Emani, 27, during an overnight military operation in Eknemba Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency,

September 16, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - September 16, 2026

On 15 September 2026, Indonesian police arbitrarily detained school pupils and university students, used excessive force to disperse peaceful demonstrations, and obstructed access to le

Jubi - September 16, 2026

Sentani, Jubi – Jayapura Police said 78 students were detained while they were preparing to take part in a demonstration against the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in Sentani, the

August 18, 2026

Tempo - August 18, 2026

Vedro Imanuel Girsang, Jakarta – Officers from the Jakarta Metropolitan Police apprehended dozens of people shortly before a student protest at the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout in Ce

Jakarta Globe - August 18, 2026

Reza Hery Pamungkas, Jakarta – Police detained at least 21 people allegedly attempting to provoke clashes during a student protest in central Jakarta on Tuesday, as officers blocked Uni

July 21, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - July 21, 2026

On 16 July 2026, personnel of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) arbitrarily arrested four indigenous civilians during a military operation in the area of Jalai Village, Sugapa

June 29, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 29, 2026

A civilian was reportedly arbitrarily detained during a joint TNI – POLRI operation in Dekai Town, Yahukimo Regency, on 19 June 2026.

June 25, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 25, 2026

On 24 June 2026, joint security force members arbitrarily detained indigenous Papuan, Mr Paskalis Pogau, in the centre of Sugapa Town, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua Province.

June 23, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 23, 2026

On 29 April 2026, members of the Cartenz Peacekeeping Special Police Unit reportedly arrested Mr Natan Heluka, 21, at Kilo 4, Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan province.

June 22, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 22, 2026

A 12-year-old boy, Yosua Segenil, was allegedly arbitrarily arrested by members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) on 2 May 2026, a

June 12, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 12, 2026

On 10 June 2026, members of the Habema Police Task Force and Marine Corps personnel arbitrarily detained four Papuan civilians at a security checkpoint on Seradala Road, Dekai District,

Jubi Papua - June 12, 2026

Arjuna Pademme, Jayapura, Jubi – Four residents of Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua, were reportedly detained by members of the Habema Task Force and Indonesian Marines on Wednesday, Ju

June 1, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - June 1, 2026

Military personnel reportedly apprehended Mr Erner Kobogau, a 24-year-oled farmer, without showing a warrant in Sugapa Town, Intan Jaya Regency, on 29 May 2026.

May 29, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - May 29, 2026

On 26 May 2026, members of the Marine Corps (TNI-AL) allegedly arrested the two Papuan pupils Atinus Payage, 16, and Aman Heluka, 17, (see photo on top, source: independent HRD) in the

May 28, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - May 28, 2026

On 1 May 2026, members of Kodim 1711/Boven Digoel allegedly detained four political activists in the grounds of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Mawan Village, Man

Human Rights Monitor - May 28, 2026

On 19 May 2026, joint security forces apprehended Mr Ruben Kobak alias Kone Kobak, the Head of Diplomacy for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Yahukimo Regional Branch, in Dekai

May 21, 2026

Jubi Papua - May 21, 2026

Piter Lokon, Dekai, Jubi – The Yahukimo Police in Papua Highlands released Kone Kobak, the International Diplomacy Chair of the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, for the Yahukimo

April 30, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - April 30, 2026

On 15 April 2026, Indonesian military personnel allegedly detained seven indigenous Papuans from Kimurik and Pupet villages without warrant in East Beoga District, Puncak Regency, Centr

April 24, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - April 24, 2026

On 4 April 2026, Marine Corps personnel (TNI-AL) reportedly detained Mr Yepi Magayang, 25, Mr Kayas Nepsan, 23.

Human Rights Monitor - April 24, 2026

On 15 April 2026, joint security force members arbitrarily apprehended Mr Moses Worait and Mr Lukas Ky (see phot on top, source: Jubi) at a motorbike workshop located next to the South

April 10, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - April 10, 2026

On 23 March 2026, Marine Corps (TNI AL) members arbitrarily detained Yuni Suhun, 23, and Mr Eliaton Wetapo, 31, at the marines' post in the Kokamo Village, Dekai District, Yahukimo Rege

April 8, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - April 8, 2026

On 12 March 2026, Indonesian security forces arbitrarily apprehended Mr Oksal Kobak, 28, Mr Yos Payage, 36, Mr Simion Payage, 29, Mr Menase Heluka, and Mr Oser Kobak at the Old Sentani

Human Rights Monitor - April 8, 2026

On 10 March 2026, Members of the Indonesian Marine Corps arbitrarily detained indigenous gold panner, Mr Anton Payage, at the Marine Corps post on Seradala Road near the Nami River gold

Human Rights Monitor - April 8, 2026

On 22 March 2026 at approximately 5:00 pm, military members and Marine Corps personnel reportedly detained seven Papuan civilians, primarily pupils, in the Sinak District, Puncak Regenc

April 1, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - April 1, 2026

On 23 March 2026, Joint security forces allegedly detained and tortured Mr Yenus Mohi,19, together with two other young men in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Highlands Papua Province

March 31, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - March 31, 2026

On 28 March 2026, undercover police officers allegedly detained Mr Kenias Payage, 25, Mr Atera Payage, 20, and Mr Nerry Heluka, 21, without showing a warrant.

Human Rights Monitor - March 31, 2026

On 29 March 2026, plain-cloth-police officers arbitrarily detained 14-year-old Yerikson Nabyal, an indigenous Papuan belonging to the Una Ukam ethnic group, in the town of Dekai, Yahuki

March 30, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - March 30, 2026

On 16 March 2026, sixteen-year-old Rio Keroman, and Mr Ferly Wesapla, 23, were arbitrarily detainted and subsequently tortured by Indonesian security personnel at the District Police st

March 21, 2026

Asia Pacific Report - March 21, 2026

An exiled leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has condemned Indonesia's "cruel and humiliating" arbitrary arrest of 12 West Papuan local farmers in Tambrauw

March 20, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - March 20, 2026

On 17 March 2026 at approximately 10:00 am, joint security forces belonging to the Damai Cartenz Task Force arbitrarily detained 21-year-old Neri Balingga, a student at Cenderawasih Uni

Human Rights Monitor - March 20, 2026

On 2 March 2026 at approximately 11:00 pm, joint security force personnel conducted a search operation in the Telkomsel housing complex in Duram District, Yahukimo Regency, Highlands Pa

March 19, 2026

Human Rights Monitor - March 19, 2026

Between 1 March 2026, joint Indonesian military and police forces conducted raids in the districts Fef and Bamus Bama, Tambrauw Regency, South West Papua province.