From our partners at Papuansbehindbars.org

 October 8, 2014

At the end of September 2014, there were at least 74 political prisoners in Papuan jails.

New reports of attacks against lawyers in Papua indicate that the situation is becoming worse for those involved in human rights work. A public attack on Latifah Anum Siregar, a lawyer with the Democracy Alliance for Papua (Aliansi Demokrasi untuk Papua, ALDP) and the failure of Indonesian authorities to end legal intimidation towards Gustaf Kawer, as reported in our previous update, demonstrates the dangers faced by lawyers involved in politically sensitive cases.

Reports from the Advocacy Network for Upholding Law and Human Rights (Jaringan Advokasi Penegakan Hukum dan HAM Pegunungan Tengah Papua, JAPH&HAM), based in Wamena, described police complicity in allowing violence to continue during a fight that broke out between two groups in Lanny Jaya. Two traditional honai houses belonging to tribal leader and political detainee Areki Wanimbo were burned down by an opposing group during the violence, whilst Jayawijaya Regional police reportedly watched and failed to stop the incident from occuring. Another incident involving police complicity in allowing violence reportedly took place in Youtefa Market in Abepura. David Boleba, an indigenous Papuan, was publically tortured, mutilated and murdered by a group of non-Papuan youths, reportedly in the presence of an Abepura District police officer. Again, the police officer took no action against the perpetrators.

There were several reports of random acts of police brutality against indigenous Papuans. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg three times by members of the police Mobile Brigades (Brigades Mobil, Brimob) for simply blocking their vehicle. In another case, a student of Cenderawasih University (Universitas Cenderawasih, UNCEN) and activist with the West Papua National Committee (Komite Nasional Papua Barat, KNPB) Rigo Wenda was publically tortured in Waena by Indonesian army officers with bayonet blades in a random act of violence.

Information received by ALDP detailed the torture and cruel and degrading treatment faced by 18 men arrested in Wamena in the Boycott Presidential Elections case. Despite the fact that they were initially arrested for peacefully calling for an election boycott, they were instead charged for reportedly making and using explosives. The criminalisation of the freedom to not participate in a democratic process is an undemocratic step backwards for Indonesia.

Indigenous Papuans from the highlands, such as areas like Wamena, are often automatically deemed to be separatists by Indonesian authorities. Because of this stigmatisation, security forces often take a heavy handed approach with highlanders and single them out for arrests, intimidation and torture. Reports received this month described continued violent reprisals against indigenous communities in Wamena. Security forces continued to burn down houses as they hunt for members of armed pro-independence movements.

Indonesian authorities have so far failed to investigate into the murder of KNPB Sorong leader Martinus Yohame. It remains to be seen if steps will be taken towards accountability and justice, or if like previous cases of murder of Papuan activists, it will go uninvestigated and unpunished. The entrenched culture of impunity that currently runs throughout police and military units in Papua poses a serious threat to human rights and democracy in Indonesia.

Arrests

 There were no reported political arrests in September 2014.

 

Releases

There were no reported releases in September 2014.

Political trials and cases overview

Human rights lawyer in Areki Wanimbo case attacked; arrest ruled as procedural

On 16 September, prominent human rights lawyer with ALDP, Latifah Anum Siregar, was attacked in Wamena on the way back to her hotel after a court hearing. At around 7.30pm, Siregar was attacked by an unidentified person armed with a knife who stole her bag and injured her hand before fleeing the scene. She received two stitches for her wound. It is believed that she may have been targeted for her involvement in the trial of Areki Wanimbo. Despite not having conducted any investigations into the incident, on 25 September Papuan police issued a statement published in Papuan newspaper Cenderawasih Pos that denied that the attack was in any way related to the trial. Papuan and Indonesian human rights groups such as LP3BH, KontraS, Napas and AMP have called on Indonesian authorities to conduct investigations into the attack.

Since 10 September, pretrial hearings were held examining the legality of the arrest of Areki Wanimbo. Defence lawyers from ALDP argued that the formal requirements of an arrest were not met by Jayawijaya Regional police at the time of arrest. Lawyers also stated that the arrests were unprocedural as Wanimbo was arrested without an arrest warrant and that he was detained in Jayawijaya Regional police station in Wamena for more than 24 hours without a detention warrant. Lawyers also criticised police for arresting Wanimbo based on charges which were then dropped and replaced by different charges. While he was initially charged under Emergency Law 12/1951 and Article 122 of Law 6/2011 on Immigration, he is now facing charges of conspiracy to commit treason under Article 106 and 110 of the Indonesian Criminal Code. On 29 September, Wamena District Court ruled in favour of Jayawijaya Regional police, stating that the arrest was conducted in compliance with regulations.

The case of the French journalists Thomas Charles Dandois and Valentine Bourrat, who were arrested after visiting Areki Wanimbo, has been transferred to Jayapura District prosecutors. They are currently facing charges of breaching immigration rules under Article 122 of Law 6/2011 on Immigration, which carries a maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment and a maximum fine of IDR. 500 million (around USD 42,700).

Boycott Election detainees tortured

Information published on the ALDP website revealed details of torture and cruel and degrading treatment in the arrests of 18 people on 12 July in Wamena, in relation to the 9 July Presidential Elections boycott (as reported in our July update). 13 of those arrested have been released, while Yosep Siep, Ibrahim Marian, Marsel Marian, Yance Walilo and Yosasam Serabut remain in detention.

ALDP stated that on 12 July, a joint military and police task force raided Wara village in Pisugi district, Jayawijaya regency. Those arrested were tied together with rope and dragged along a ditch towards a vehicle parked on a main road. The men were chained together with their necks and hands tied with nylon twine, which meant that if one person fell down, the rest too would be dragged down. They were also reportedly beaten with rifle butts. Ibrahim Marians was beaten until he fainted and was then thrown into a ditch by security forces. Yance Walilo was severely beaten with a rifle butt and as a result has lost hearing in one ear.

Another man, Novi Alua, was repeatedly kicked in the chest and suffered difficulty breathing. Other villagers received threats that they would be bayonneted. The wife of Yosep Siep, one of the men who remains in detention, was hit on the ear and suffered temporary hearing loss. Another woman, Ape Wetipo, was punched in the chin and had difficulty eating for some time. Security forces also ransacked and ruined homes, reportedly destroyed their food supplies, slashed livestock with machetes and threatened to burn down the houses of Yosep Siep and Yance Walilo. Other items were also allegedly destroyed including noken bags from Yosep Siep’s family that had been made for sale.

The 18 men who were arrested were brought to Jayawijaya Regional police station for interrogation where they continued to face torture. While being questioned they were allegedly kicked, beaten and electrocuted. Jayawijaya police reportedly used a hammer to hit their spines, heads and toes. ALDP lawyers reported that some of the detainees who have already been released suffered broken bones as a result of being beaten with hammers and are receiving traditional medication in their village. There have also been reports of the detainees being denied access to visits from their families.

The five men who remain in detention are currently facing charges under Articles 187 and 164 for conspiracy to endanger security of persons or property, for reportedly making and using explosives.

ALDP lawyers stated that police have so far failed to clearly explain what explosives the five men allegedly possess or a clarification on why they are being charged under these articles.

 

Lawyers submit letter of complaint in Nimbokran case

On 26 August, human rights lawyers representing the 12 detainees in the Nimbokran arrests case submitted a letter of complaint to the Head of Papua National Police province, criticising the barriers they faced while attempting to gain access to their clients while they were detained in Jayapura Regional police station, and the ill-treatment the detainees faced on arrest.

The letter stated that police officers forced Sahayu Loho, one of the 12 men that remain in detention, to wear military fatigues and pose with several objects that had been found during one of their searches, including arrows and a baton, and then photographed him. Paulus Logo, who has since been released, was hit repeatedly on the neck with rifle butts, beaten on the back with batons and hit on the head with a wooden stick on arrest. Wene Naftali Hisage was also hit repeatedly with rifle butts and beaten with batons on arrest. In detention at Jayapura Regional police station, Hisage was hit on the mouth, back and neck with a wooden plank and his legs were stamped on by police officers. He had acted as a translator for those detainees who do not speak Indonesian, and police started beating him when they thought his translation was insufficient. A woman named Amina Sapla was hit on the back and left arm with a car jack. The letter also stated that another detainee, Jhon Lakopa Pigai, still had visible injuries from beatings endured on arrest and in detention.

The 12 men face charges of treason under Article 106 of the Indonesian Penal Code.

Supreme Court increases prison sentence of Biak 1 May detainee

Information received from defence lawyers in the Biak 1 May case reported that one of the six detainees, Oktovianus Warnares, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the Indonesian Supreme Court. This is an increase from the prison sentence handed down by the Biak High Court of five years.

Cases of concern

 

UNCEN student and activist publically tortured in Waena

On 2 September, KNPB member and UNCEN student Rigo Wenda was allegedly beaten and stabbed by Indonesian army officers in Waena, Jayapura. A report received from an independent human rights worker stated that military officers who were guarding a security post approached Wenda and his brother as they were on their way home and reportedly started beating them without any reason. The two men reacted in self-defence and attempted to fight off the military officers. Military officers then slashed Rigo Wenda with a bayonet blade on his thigh, knee, chest, ear and stabbed him in the stomach. Wenda was reported to be in a critical condition and unable to breathe without the help of respiratory equipment. Later on the same day, UNCEN students demonstrated against the incident and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. It is unclear whether police are conducting any investigations into this incident.

Papuan man publically mutilated and murdered close to Youtefa market, Abepura

On 7 August, David Boleba, an indigenous Papuan, was publically tortured, mutilated and murdered by a group of immigrant youth close to Youtefa market in Abepura. His relative Daniel Boleba suffered beatings and gunshot wounds. The incident reportedly took place in the presence of an Abepura District police officer who took no measures to stop the violence from occurring.

Testimony from Daniel Boleba recorded in a report from the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Desk (Keadilan, Perdamaian dan Keutuhan Ciptaan, KPKC) of the Evangelical Christian Church (Gereja Kristen Injili, GKI) stated that at around midnight, a fight broke out between a group of immigrant youth and Daniel Boleba. One of the youths hit Daniel Boleba with a glass bottle on his head while another threatened him with a pistol. Once the fight subsided, he then left to inform his relative David Boleba of the incident. David and Daniel Boleba then both headed to the place of the incident to confront the group of youths. The two men were then attacked by the group and both suffered gunshot wounds. While Daniel managed to escape, David Boleba was beaten to death by the group. According to testimony from Daniel Boleba, an Abepura District police officer named Robby Fingkrew was present at the time of the incident, who reportedly did nothing to stop the youths.

Upon escaping, Daniel Boleba sought treatment in Bhayangkara hospital for his gunshot and other wounds. According to testimony from the victims’ family, David Boleba’s body was found mutilated; his head had been sliced with a sharp weapon and two of his legs were amputated. The family stated that only one man had been arrested by police so far.

 

Police fail to stop burning of two houses belonging to Areki Wanimbo

A report received by the Advocacy Network for Upholding Law and Human Rights (Jaringan Advokasi Penegakan Hukum dan HAM Pegunungan Tengah Papua, JAPH&HAM) reported a fight that broke out between two groups in Lanny Jaya on 18 September, which led to the burning down of two traditional honai houses of Areki Wanimbo. The report alleged that at the time of the incident, Jayawijaya Regional police were present at the scene and made no efforts to stop the violence and arson. Police did however fire gunshots, injuring 18-year-old Kukes Wandikbo, who suffered wounds on the neck and back. According to the report received, while it does not seem that the burning down of the houses was in any way related to the trial Wanimbo is currently facing, police may have allowed the incident to happen due to the fact that Wanimbo is currently standing trial for charges of conspiracy to commit treason.

 

Military and police continue to terrorise villagers in Pirime district

As reported in our last update, the humanitarian situation in Lanny Jaya was of particular concern following fighting that broke out between Indonesian police and military forces and a pro-independence armed movement led by Enden Wanimbo. Information published on the KNPB website reported similar concerns, stating that on 26 and 27 September, security forces continued to burn down houses in Indawa village in Pirime district. Security forces also allegedly shot and killed the villagers’ livestock. KNPBNews reported that the situation in Lanny Jaya remains unstable with villagers being forced to flee their homes. On 1 August, during a similar raid on Ekanom village in Pirime district, Pastor Ruten Wakerkwa was arrested when police found a photo of the Morning Star flag on his phone. Early reports indicate that he is likely to have faced torture in detention. It remains unclear what charges Wakerkwa faces if any. It is believed that he remains in detention in Lanny Jaya Regional police station.

15-year-old boy shot by Brimob officers

A report from JAPH&HAM described the shooting of Weak Wantik, a 15-year-old boy, on 6 September in Kosiape village in Musatfak district, Jayawijaya regency. Wantik was reportedly drunk when he stopped a car containing four Mobile Brigades (Brigades Mobil, Brimob) officers with the intention of asking for a cigarette. The four fully armed Brimob officers exited the vehicle which then caused Wantik to panic and run away. The Brimob officers then fired in his direction, hitting him three times on his left leg. He received seven stitches as a result of his bullet wounds. He was reportedly tightly guarded by police officers while seeking medical treatment at Wamena Hospital. As a result, he felt intimidated and left the hospital after two days without seeking further advice from doctors. While intelligence officers had visited him in hospital to reportedly interview him regarding the incident, there have been no further investigations into the incident.

Memorial service interrupted because of Morning Star decoration

Papuan news site Majalah Selangkah reported that on 5 September, Timika District police interrupted a church memorial service for Dr John Otto Ondawame in Timika and demanded that banners with the images of the Morning Star flag to be taken down. Police forbade people from taking photographs of the incident. Following this, police monitored the memorial service from outside the church. Dr Ondawame hailed from Timika and was the vice-chairman of the West Papua National Coalition for Liberation (WPNCL).

Calls for investigations into murder of Martinus Yohame remain unheeded by Indonesian authorities

Demands from the Papuan branch of the National Human Rights Comission (Komisi Hak Asasi Manusia, Komnas HAM) and Amnesty International calling on Indonesian authorities to seek justice for the murder of KNPB Sorong leader Martinus Yohame have so far gone unheeded. Indonesian police stated that the absence of an autopsy has made investigations into Yohame’s death difficult. However, an initial hospital report found that Yohame suffered from heavy beatings on his face, stab wounds and gunshot wounds, clearly indicating foul play.

Yohame’s family had rejected a request for an autopsy to be performed. KNPB Chairman Agus Kossay told Jubi that this was because Yohame’s family did not trust that police investigations would be effective. Kossay cited past cases of murders of Papuan activists such as Mako Tabuni, Hubertus Mabel, Yesa Mirin and Terijoli Weya, where police investigations yielded no results and no one was held to account. Papuan human rights network Solidarity for Victims of Human Rights Violations in Papua (Solidaritas Korban Pelanggaran Hak Asasi Manusia, SKP-HAM Papua) has called on the UN Special Rapporteurs on Torture and Extrajudicial Executions to visit Papua to conduct thorough investigations into the murder of Martinus Yohame.

 

News

 

KNPB leader and ex-political prisoner Victor Yeimo calls on Papuan police to stop criminalising activists

Ex-political prisoner and KNPB leader Victor Yeimo has called on the Head of the Papua National police (Kepala Kepolisian Daerah, Kapolda) to stop criminalising human rights activists by removing them from the list of people wanted by the police (Daftar Pencarian Orang, DPO). Yeimo cites Simeon Dabi, a KNPB leader in Wamena, as an example of an activist listed in the DPO despite him not being involved in any criminal cases.

September 2014 Papuan political prisoners

 

 

	Prisoner	Arrested	Charges	Sentence	Case	Accused of violence?	Concerns reported re legal process?	Prison / Place of detention
1	Abner Bastian Wanma	22 August 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Raja Ampat cultural group leader arrest	Uncertain	Uncertain	Raja Ampat
2	Philemon Yarem	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
3	Loserek Loho	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
4	Sahayu Loho	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
5	Enos Hisage	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
6	Herman Siep	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
7	Nius Alom	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
8	Jhon Lakopa Pigai	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
9	Gad Mabel	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
10	Anton Gobay	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
11	Yos Watei	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
12	Matius Yaung	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Doyo Regional police station
13	Alpi Pahabol	10 August 2014	Articles 106, 87, 53	Awaiting trial	Nimbokran arrests	Uncertain	Uncertain	Doyo Regional police station
14	Areki Wanimbo	6 August 2014	Articles 106 and 110	Awaiting trial	French journalists arrests in Wamena	Uncertain	Uncertain	Papuan Police Headquarters
15	Pastor Ruten Wakerkwa	1 August 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Lanny Jaya 2014 military raid arrests	Uncertain	Uncertain	Lanny Jaya Regional police station
16	Sudi Wetipo	14 July 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Uncertain	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
17	Elius Elosak	14 July 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Uncertain	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
18	Domi Wetipo	14 July 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Uncertain	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
19	Agus Doga	14 July 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Uncertain	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
20	Yosep Siep	9 July 2014	Articles 187, 164	Awaiting trial	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Yes	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
21	Ibrahim Marian	9 July 2014	Articles 187, 164	Awaiting trial	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Yes	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
22	Marsel Marian	9 July 2014	Articles 187, 164	Awaiting trial	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Yes	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
23	Yance Walilo	9 July 2014	Articles 187, 164	Awaiting trial	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Yes	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
24	Yosasam Serabut	9 July 2014	Articles 187, 164	Awaiting trial	Boycott Pilpres 2014 in Wamena	Yes	Uncertain	Jayawijaya Regional police station
25	Alapia Yalak	4 June 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Yahukimo arrests	Yes	Yes	Papua Police Headquarters
26	Ferdinandus Blagaize	24 May 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Merauke KNPB arrests	No	Uncertain	Okaba District police station
27	Selestinus Blagaize	24 May 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Merauke KNPB arrests	No	Uncertain	Okaba District police station
28	Lendeng Omu	21 May 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Yahukimo arrests	Uncertain	Yes	Yahukimo Regional police station
29	Jemi Yermias Kapanai	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
30	Septinus Wonawoai	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
31	Rudi Otis Barangkea	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
32	Kornelius Woniana	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
33	Peneas Reri	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
34	Salmon Windesi	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
35	Obeth Kayoi	1 February 2014	Articles 106, 108, 110 and Emergency Law 12/1951	On trial	Sasawa military raid arrests	Yes	Yes	Sorong
36	Yenite Morib	26 January 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Dondobaga church arrests	Yes	Yes	Puncak Jaya regional police station
37	Tiragud Enumby	26 January 2014	Unknown	Police investigation pending	Dondobaga church arrests	Yes	Yes	Puncak Jaya regional police station
38	Deber Enumby	4 January 2014	Emergency Law 12/1951	Police investigation pending	Kurilik firearms arrests	Yes	Yes	Papua Police Headquarters
39	Soleman Fonataba	17 December 2013	106, 110)1, 53, 55	Trial beginning on 6 August	Sarmi 2013 Morning Star flag arrests	No / not yet clear	No	On bail, cannot leave Sarmi
40	Edison Werimon	13 December 2013	106, 110)1, 53, 55	Trial beginning on 6 August	Sarmi 2013 Morning Star flag arrests	No / not yet clear	No	On bail, cannot leave Sarmi
41	Piethein Manggaprouw	19 October 2013	106, 110	2 years	Third Papuan Congress demo in Biak	No	Yes	Biak
42	Apolos Sewa*	28 August 2013	106, 110	Under investigation	Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong	No	Yes	On bail
43	Yohanis Goram Gaman*	28 August 2013	106, 110	Under investigation	Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong	No	Yes	On bail
44	Amandus Mirino*	28 August 2013	106, 110	Under investigation	Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong	No	Yes	On bail
45	Samuel Klasjok*	28 August 2013	106, 110	Under investigation	Freedom Flotilla arrests in Sorong	No	Yes	On bail
46	Stefanus Banal	19 May 2013	170 )1	1 year and 7 months	Pegunungan Bintang police raid 2013	Yes	Yes	Abepura
47	Oktovianus Warnares	1 May 2013	106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951	7 years	Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration	Yes	Yes	Biak
48	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
49	Markus Sawias	1 May 2013	106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951	2 years	Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration	Yes	Yes	Biak
50	George Syors Simyapen	1 May 2013	106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951	4.5 years	Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration	Yes	Yes	Biak
51	Jantje Wamaer	1 May 2013	106, 110, Emergency Law 12/1951	2 years and 6 months	Biak flag-raising, 1 May commemoration	Yes	Yes	Biak
52	Hengky Mangamis	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	1 year and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
53	Yordan Magablo	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	1 year and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
54	Obaja Kamesrar	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	1 year and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
55	Antonius Saruf	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	1 year and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
56	Obeth Kamesrar	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	1 year and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
57	Klemens Kodimko	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	1 year and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
58	Isak Klaibin	30 April 2013	106, 107, 108, 110, 160 and 164	3 years and 6 months	Aimas 1 May commemoration	No	Yes	Sorong
59	Isak Demetouw (alias Alex Makabori)	3 March 2013	110; Article 2, Emergency Law 12/1951	2 years 2 months	Sarmi treason	No	Yes	Sarmi
60	Niko Sasomar	3 March 2013	110; Article 2, Emergency Law 12/1951	2 years 2 months	Sarmi treason	No	Yes	Sarmi
61	Sileman Teno	3 March 2013	110; Article 2, Emergency Law 12/1951	2 years 2 months	Sarmi treason	No	Yes	Sarmi
62	Jefri Wandikbo	7 June 2012	340, 56, Law 8/1981	8 years	KNPB activist tortured in Jayapura	Yes	Yes	Abepura
63	Timur Wakerkwa	1 May 2012	106	2 years and 6 months	1 May demo and flag-raising	No	No	Abepura
64	Darius Kogoya	1 May 2012	106	3 years	1 May demo and flag-raising	No	No	Abepura
65	Wiki Meaga	20 November 2010	106	8 years	Yalengga flag-raising	No	Yes	Wamena
66	Meki Elosak	20 November 2010	106	8 years	Yalengga flag-raising	No	Yes	Wamena
67	George Ariks	13 March 2009	106	5 years	Unknown	Unknown	No	Manokwari
68	Filep Karma	1 December 2004	106	15 years	Abepura flag-raising 2004	No	Yes	Abepura
69	Yusanur Wenda	30 April 2004	106	17 years	Wunin arrests	Yes	No	Wamena
70	Linus Hiel Hiluka	27 May 2003	106	19 years and 10 months	Wamena ammunition store raid	Yes	Yes	Nabire
71	Kimanus Wenda	12 April 2003	106	19 years and 10 months	Wamena ammunition store raid	Yes	Yes	Nabire
72	Jefrai Murib	12 April 2003	106	Life	Wamena ammunition store raid	Yes	Yes	Abepura
73	Numbungga Telenggen	11 April 2003	106	Life	Wamena ammunition store raid	Yes	Yes	Biak
74	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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