Papuans behind Bars: March 2013April 3, 2013Papuans behind Bars: March 2013By:Papuan People Behind Bars
Papuans Behind Bars (Papuan People Behind Bars) is a project of political prisoners in West Papua. Our goal is to provide accurate and transparent data, published in English and Indonesian, to facilitate direct support of prisoners and increase discussion and a broader campaign in support of the freedom of expression in West Papua.
Papuans Behind Bars is a collective project initiated by civil society groups who work together in order Papuan Civil Society Coalition for Penegakat Law and Human Rights in Papua. This is the idea of the group down and represent a broader collaboration between the lawyers, human rights groups, indigenous groups, activists, journalists and individuals in West Papua, Jakarta NGOs, and international solidarity groups.
The project is storing data more than 200 political prisoners and former political prisoner and website - www.papuansbehindbars.org - will be launched later this month. We will publish all the latest developments on a monthly basis, signing guard against the arrest in relation to political issues and recent developments which provide information on the impact of political prisoners. Update March is the third part of this series.
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Summary
At the end of March 2013 there were 40 political prisoners in prisons in Papua. In March, there was an increase related reporting arbitrary arrests, detention, torture and harassment of civilians in West Papua. There were arrests in Sarmi, Manokwari and Paniai.
Jon Nuntian in the case of the National Liberation Army camps / TPN, was arrested in May 2012 and convicted of treason, was released in March 2013. Two teenagers were arrested arbitrarily in Paniai last month and suspected members of the TPN / OPM also been released. The trial for the case of blasting materials and cases of treason in Biak and Timika blasting materials continues. Local human rights activists inform case blasting materials in Wamena. Court to Deny Hisage and 5 other activists from the West Papua National Committee / KNPB begins at the end of this month.
Arrest
Four alleged members of the TPN / OPM arrested in Sarmi
On March 3, 2012, four people were arrested by four members of the task force (task force) soldiers in Kampung Yamna, Sarmi around 10:30 CET on suspicion of their involvement with the National Liberation Army / Free Papua Movement (TPN / OPM). They were taken to the police station before being transferred to the East Coast and Sarmi district police has been identified as Isaac Demetouw (aka Alex Makabori) and Daniel Norotouw of Jayapura, and Niko Sasomar and Sileman Teno of Sarmi.
According to a commander Tentera, the task force received information from villagers in Sarmi Nengke that four members of the TPN / OPM gunmen riding a motorcycle heading towards Jayapura. When arrested, they were allegedly carrying documents TPN / OPM, dated February 26, 2013, a single card member TPN / OPM, one folding kenis M9 bayonet fruit, a symbol of the Morning Star flag, a photograph Niko Sasomar holding M16s and one backpack that contains S 20 million, as well as three mobile phones and two bottles of medicine. The police claimed that the four were found guilty of collaboration in conducting security threats in Sarmi and Jayapura district. They are charged with Article 110 of the Penal Code and Article 2 of the Emergency Law 12/1951 on conspiracy and weapons possession, with a minimum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of life.
Although they have not been tried, since firing Puncak Jaya, there are a number of reports that civilians were allegedly involved with the TPN / OPM. In Paniai eight civilians in two separate cases have been arrested and some of them tortured for his alleged involvement with the TPN / OPM, and eventually released without charge (see below).
Manokwari: Human rights activists charged with treason for peaceful demonstrations and meetings
Three human rights activists, Mark Yenu, Eliaezer Awom and Jhon Warijo, was charged with criminal assault by the Manokwari police in relation to their involvement in peaceful demonstrations on January 17, 2013 and the meeting of the National Youth Committee of Papua (KNPP), which took place between January 31 and February 2 2013.
District Police stated that they had received sufficient evidence from eight witnesses against Markus information Yenu, Executive Governor of West Papua National Authority (WPNA) Region II Manokwari, so that the process is followed. This case is being brought to justice. Yenu reportedly arrested on March 6, 2013 and taken to the police station where he was interrogated about Manokwari peaceful demonstration on January 17, 2013 in which the Morning Star flag was unfurled.
While in custody, allegedly visited by James Yenu Marzuki, former Chief of Police Chief in 2008 and Director of Intelligence Papua Police stating that there is evidence of involvement in acts provoke Yenu burning and destruction on December 5, 2012 after a shooting political prisoners Thimotius Ap. According Yenu, police allegedly indicated four other people, Frans Kapisa, Billy Auparay, Ottow Rumaseb and Zeth Wambrauw, with Jakobus Wanggai and Eliaezer Awom as suspects. Jakobus Wanggai is a former political prisoner, after serving time in prison for raising a flag 14 star Melanesia. At the time of writing, it is unknown whether Mark Yenu get legal assistance.
The police report states that Eliaezer Awom and Jhon Warijo not respond to the summons and that they will be called by force if the second call is ignored. Police allegedly believe that John Warijo, chairman of the KNPP, not in Manokwari at this time and police said it would seek witnesses to prove that during the demonstration on 17 January, Eliaezer Aweom stated that he was the Commander of OPM. The police also claimed to have secured the suspect evidence, in the form of three bunting and other documents that were seized during the demonstration.
Paniai: Six civilians were arrested, abused pregnant women and the baby was attacked in a raid to find members of the pro-independence
On February 7, 2013 Yeimo Moses, the leader of a local church in Kampung Ipakiye, Paniai Regency, along with five other civilians, Benny Yeimo, Mesak Yeimo, Sam Yeimo, Kalep Yeimo and Alpius Nawipa arrested and persecuted. When they were detained at the police station Paniai, of Kampung Ipakiye made two demonstration demanding their release. The six said that they do not have ties with pro-independence OPM, so finally on March 9 was unconditionally released for lack of evidence.
According to a report by the Human Rights Commission Asean / Asian Human Rights Commission, before the arrest was a joint military and police raided the house of Stephanus Yogi, a civilian who had fled after receiving advance warning of other villagers over the raid. Four officers of the combined diaporkan broke into the house and not being able to find Stephanus Yogi or got information from his wife, Dorpina Gobay, they are sexually abused and attacked her 18-month-old. Gobay can not communicate with the police because she can only speak the local language only, and can not speak Indonesian.
Puncak Jaya since the shooting that caused the death of eight soldiers and four civilians Indonesia, there has been an increase in the target and arrest civilians under the charge of their involvement with the TPN / OPM. Since the shooting in February, reported a rise in the presence of the military and police. Local activists also reported several cases of intimidation and harassment against civilians as well as arbitrary searches and confiscation or destruction of people's mobile phone.
Exemption
Serui: case 'camp TPN' - Jon Nuntian freed
According to local activists report received via email, Jon Nuntian reportedly released on about March 14, 2013. Nuntian was arrested on May 29, 2012 on suspicion of involvement with TPN camp and continue to be detained in prison Serui. Umagi news site reported that the pro-independence on the night of arrest, military forces had set fire to the houses in the local area Kampung Wanampompi, Yapen Island, the state police as a training camp TPN / OPM. This report describes Nuntian as ordinary civilians. He was charged with treason under Article 106 of the Criminal Code and it is uncertain whether sidangannya has begun.
Demanded a report by Tabloid Jubi, when residents demonstrated against the arrest of Jon Wadapi Nuntian outside Parliament Yapen, a journalist who reported the event was threatened by the local police and warned not to publish news.
The release of two teenagers suspected OPM members in Paniai
On March 11, 2013, two teenagers and Meny Gobay Alpons Gobay released from police custody. Respectively 15 and 18 years old, and Meny Alpons arrested in Paniai reported on February 25, and arbitrarily detained on false charges for two weeks before being released. A local activist reported that two teenagers were arrested at their homes and charged with possession of ammunition. Reported that when they returned from the local market that morning, they found a stranger in their home, who said that he was resting and intends to go fishing in Bobaigo. Both thought the stranger was not a threat and continue to prepare their lunch. The man then left the house when I got out of the blue, leaving a camshaft.
A few moments later at 10:00 CDT, a combined military and police forces raided their home and arrested the two teens were allegedly beaten and then tortured them when detained in Paniai Police. Police reported finding a handheld transceiver, a 7.56 caliber rounds of ammunition, cell phones, two identity cards TPN / OPM that does not belong to the two teenagers, and the Morning Star symbol woven in camshaft left by the stranger. They are charged with the Emergency Law 12/1951 for having ammunition.
Such cases arrested six civilians in Paniai, the arrest occurred after the shooting Puncak Jaya, as a follow up of an increase in the targeting of civilians under the charge of membership TPN / OPM.
Review proceedings and cases of political
While some court cases ongoing political views as 'purely' political cases, trials are being considered involve criminal elements and also a political element. Therefore, this case is so complicated, Papuans Behind Bars can not determine whether the defendants are political prisoners until the trial is known. Nonetheless, we are concerned that they are at risk for not receiving adequate legal representation or getting fair trial because the trial due to the obvious political nature and the stigma attached to them.
Biak: The trial continues blasting material
The trial of two activists from the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), Bastian Mansoben and Paul Alua, followed in March. Indicted Emergency Law 12/1951 for having explosives, both awaiting a fourth trial in the District Court of Biak, which is expected to be listening to witnesses and examine evidence. A lawyer for the two activists have argued that the charges were excessive given and has filed a pre-trial judge for their release in the absence of strong evidence. Pretrial was rejected.
Timika: The case of treason and blasting materials
On March 22, the trial of six alleged members of KNPB have continued explosives in Timika District Court with an examination of the six defendants arrested on October 29, 2012, the defendant stated that the information presented in the report is not true and the police investigation stated that they had never seen some objects are presented as evidence.
Yakonias Womsiwor Wayer states that arrows and other sharp objects were used as evidence against him is the tool he uses for hunting and fishing. He also stated that as mentioned in the indictment, Steven itlay and Romario Yatipai not ask him to make weapons, and also Paul Marsyom, Yanto Awerkion and Alfret Marsyom not help him make arrows Wayer. The statements made by the five other defendants KNPB members support the Womsiwor statement.
Steven Itlai and Romario Yatipai stated that they had been leading the demonstrations, but all of these demonstrations are peaceful and they have received a permit from the police in Timika. Yanto Awerkion stated that he did not have the knowledge, and not the owner dopis presented as evidence against him. This trial should be continued on March 28, 2013 with the presentation of the agenda items of evidence from witnesses, but this session has been postponed until April 4.
KNPB in Timika and Wamena has strongly denied that their members are involved in a conspiracy to make bombs, and stated that this charge is a strategy to mendeskriditikan and criminalize their organization.
Wamena case of blasting materials
An investigative report by a local human rights activist has revealed new information about the case of blasting materials in Wamena, where several people have been arrested and allegedly tortured. Local human rights activists believe that another series of events related to this case, namely: the arrest of eight or nine activists KNPB on September 29, an attack on a police station in Pirime around November 27, the arrest and alleged torture of seven people on 29 November, shooting Hubertus Mabel and Natalias Alua and arrest activists KNPB Simeon Dabi, Meki Walo Kogoya and Wene Gombo on December 16 morning, burning a police station in the town of Wamena Wouma on the night of December 16, burning an indigenous owned honai Papuan Customary Council (DAP) at night together after the shooting and the arrest, and the arrest and torture of last Hiluka Agus on the night of December 16, in connection with the burning of police stations Wouma.
Eight or nine people were reportedly arrested in Wamena on 29 September 2012 in connection with a bomb that was found in the yard Jayawijaya Legislative District, including Jonah Yan WaMu, Edo Doga, Irika Kosay, Joseph Hiluka, Yan Mabel, Lucky Matuan, Natalia Kosay (female), and Melianus Kosay. On October 12, 2012, five KNPB activists arrested in Jayapura, allegedly linked to the same case. Fifth youth - Yasons Sambom, Denny Hisage, Anike Kogoya, Feliks Bahabol and Linus Bahabol - were released without charges. On October 13, 2012 someone with the initials 'NL' in Wamena reportedly arrested in connection with the same case. On November 27, 2012, there was an attack on a police post in Pirime, a few hours drive from Wamena, which was followed by the arrest and alleged torture of seven people: 'KW', 'LK', 'TW', 'GK', 'DT ',' TT 'and' YW ', which reportedly released on bail. On December 1, 2012, Lani Jaya Athys Wenda from KNPB arrested in Wamena, and now believed that he would be associated with a case of blasting materials Wamena.
On the morning of December 16, Mabel Hubert KNPB activists were shot dead by security forces, suspected of Detachment 88. While previous reports suggested that Natalis Alua killed, local human rights activists reported that he allegedly was in a coma, and even though he has been released from custody, he was required to report to the police. A report received by e-mail from a local human rights activist stated that Wene Gomba, who was arrested the same evening, is no longer in custody but are also required to report to the police. On December 16, 2012, Meki Walo Wene Gombo Kogoya and arbitrarily arrested, detained and allegedly tortured by the police who are trying to obtain information about the existence of Hubert Mabel. Later on the same night in the police station in the town of Wamena Wouma burned, and have custom home honai Papuan Customary Council (DAP) was also burned. This act allegedly committed by police officers.
According to reports received from local human rights activists, following this incident, the police then arrested and heavily tortured Hiluka Agus on the night of December 16, 2012, on suspicion of burning police station in Wouma. According to the report, Hiluka beaten with a pistol in his left eye and left ear, until mortally wounded. He was bleeding profusely from the mouth and nose. After the police took him to the torture house in Wamena saki and handcuffing him to a bed. The next afternoon, after finding the suspect was handcuffed to a bed and has mongotori herself, the local human rights defenders managed to ask the police to take off the handcuffs out of bed. The police then took Hiluka into police custody. Hiluka current whereabouts are unknown.
At least eight members of KNPB is facing trial: Edo Doga, Yan Jonah WaMu, Jemi Mabel, Melias Kosay, Natalia Kosay, Irika Kosay, Joseph Hiluka, Lucky Matuan and Athys Wenda. Local human rights activists report states that nine people who were arrested on 29 September 2012 at the secretariat KNPB in Wamena are still in custody. The report also mentions a few other people in connection with this case: Daby Yupinus previously investigated because Dani Kogoya connection with the case but later returned to Wamena and prosecuted cases of blasting materials in Wamena; Kemius Jigibalom, although not related to this case, reportedly arrested for no mental disorder, and Sailin Kosay, which is expected to be arrested along with eight other activists in KNPB secretariat on September 29, 2012.
Persidang starts for six activists in the case of ammunition KNPB Abepura
The trial of six KNPB pro-independence activists who accused has begun ammunition on March 28, 2013. Denny Hisage, Rendis Wetipo, Wene J Wenda, Anike Kogoya, Jhon Pekey and Olis Pigay reportedly arrested on October 30, 2012 and charged with Article 187 and 55 of the Criminal Code and Law 12/1951. The six allegedly arrested in a house rent ammunition found therein. Activists get legal aid assistance from the Civil Society Coalition for Law Enforcement and Human Rights in Papua.
News
Australian supporters display a new movie about the demonstration in West Papua and raise money for political prisoners
On March 1, the West Papua Melbourne Community awareness-raising dinner held at Kindness House in Melbourne. Along with food and song, this event also shows a film produced by Peter Woods, which contains recordings of his last two trips to West Papua. The film was greeted by 50 enthusiastic people, and reveals the extent to which large public demonstrations demanding independence in West Papua for 12 months after the Third Papuan People's Congress in October 2011. The film will be ready diuncurkan in mid-May 2013. This event raises funds to support AUD 300 political prisoners in West Papua.
Arbitrary arrest and torture of civilians in Paniai
Local human rights activists have reported the arrest and alleged torture Gobai Reverend Jonah, a pastor in Enarotoli, Paniai regional center. On March 2, 2013 at 08:30 CEST, Gobai arrested and allegedly tortured by the police officers of the Police Mobile Brigade in page Enarotali which led to severe injuries. He was released after family members reported being forced by police in Paniai to raise money to secure his release despite the lack of legal charges against Gobai. He was released two hours after his arrest. Local activists reported that the pastor was arrested for showing signs of mental disorder, something that miserable condition. Police stated that Gobai arrested for attacking a woman and her money was given by the family of the woman demanded fines.
On March 7, one more case of arbitrary arrests in Sinak in Paniai district reported. Local news website Voice Papua reported that three members of the Baptist Church; Tinius Kiwo, Wurin Tabuni and Kiwenus Tabuni, was arrested by the Wamena district police and their current whereabouts are unknown. The three men were allegedly tortured severely with a razor blade after being arrested. The report also stated that the reason for their arrest and detention is still unclear.
As with the arrest of civilians in Paniai that has been described, the arbitrary arrest occurs when unstable situation after the shooting Puncak Jaya, where civilians are being targeted by police suspected of TPN / OPM.
Joint Statement on UN Human Rights Council demanded the release of political prisoners
On March 12, 2013, a coalition of NGOs including the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), International Coalition for Papua (ICP) and Survival International (SI) filed a joint oral statement to the 22nd session of the trial in the United Nations Human Rights Council. The statement addressed the increasing persecution and arbitrary arrests of political activists and human rights defenders in West Papua, with the pretext of fighting terrorism. 20 cases of torture of detainees in prisons Abepura, Depapre arrest of seven people in connection with the pro-independence activists and the arrest and abuse of Jonah Gobai highlighted in a statement to describe the ongoing problem of violence and impunity in West Papua. The statement called for peaceful dialogue under the mediation of a neutral, open access to Papua and the release of all political prisoners.
Bobii Selphius political prisoners talking about the challenges facing West Papua
Human rights activists and political prisoners Selphius Bobii has published two articles entitled "Destruction of Indigenous West Papua: A Challenge and Hope," and "Stop the violence in Paniai, continue with the communication from heart to heart." First article discusses the challenges faced in West Papua, among other human rights violations committed during the several military operations, health problems and expropriation of land and natural resources that have an impact on the indigenous population. The second article highlights the violence, intimidation and unlawful detention in March in Paniai, Papua commemorate that conflict affects both Papuans and non-Papuans, though most suffer from it are usually the natives. Bobii arrested on October 19, 2011 in a Third Papuan People's Congress in Jayapura, which was brutally dispersed by Indonesian security forces. Currently he is undergoing a three-year prison sentence because they have committed treason.
Former political prisoner Herman Wainggai began a campaign in the United States for the release of political prisoners in Papua
Herman Wainggai, a former political prisoner who is now defending the human rights of Papuans in the United States, has held an event in order to Campaign Liberation of Political Prisoners in West Papua. The campaign aims to inform the general public about the problems faced in West Papua and to gain support for the release of political prisoners. Wainggai was arrested in 2002 and charged with treason article for her role in organizing the event in which the 14-star flag was unfurled. If you are based in the United States and would like to find out more about this campaign, please contact
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Papuans Behind Bars is a collective project initiated by civil society groups who work together in order Papuan Civil Society Coalition for Penegakat Law and Human Rights in Papua. This is the idea of the group down and represent a broader collaboration between the lawyers, human rights groups, indigenous groups, activists, journalists and individuals in West Papua, Jakarta NGOs, and international solidarity groups.
The project is storing data more than 200 political prisoners and former political prisoner and website - www.papuansbehindbars.org - will be launched later this month. We will publish all the latest developments on a monthly basis, signing guard against the arrest in relation to political issues and recent developments which provide information on the impact of political prisoners. Update March is the third part of this series.
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Summary
At the end of March 2013 there were 40 political prisoners in prisons in Papua. In March, there was an increase related reporting arbitrary arrests, detention, torture and harassment of civilians in West Papua. There were arrests in Sarmi, Manokwari and Paniai.
Jon Nuntian in the case of the National Liberation Army camps / TPN, was arrested in May 2012 and convicted of treason, was released in March 2013. Two teenagers were arrested arbitrarily in Paniai last month and suspected members of the TPN / OPM also been released. The trial for the case of blasting materials and cases of treason in Biak and Timika blasting materials continues. Local human rights activists inform case blasting materials in Wamena. Court to Deny Hisage and 5 other activists from the West Papua National Committee / KNPB begins at the end of this month.
Arrest
Four alleged members of the TPN / OPM arrested in Sarmi
On March 3, 2012, four people were arrested by four members of the task force (task force) soldiers in Kampung Yamna, Sarmi around 10:30 CET on suspicion of their involvement with the National Liberation Army / Free Papua Movement (TPN / OPM). They were taken to the police station before being transferred to the East Coast and Sarmi district police has been identified as Isaac Demetouw (aka Alex Makabori) and Daniel Norotouw of Jayapura, and Niko Sasomar and Sileman Teno of Sarmi.
According to a commander Tentera, the task force received information from villagers in Sarmi Nengke that four members of the TPN / OPM gunmen riding a motorcycle heading towards Jayapura. When arrested, they were allegedly carrying documents TPN / OPM, dated February 26, 2013, a single card member TPN / OPM, one folding kenis M9 bayonet fruit, a symbol of the Morning Star flag, a photograph Niko Sasomar holding M16s and one backpack that contains S 20 million, as well as three mobile phones and two bottles of medicine. The police claimed that the four were found guilty of collaboration in conducting security threats in Sarmi and Jayapura district. They are charged with Article 110 of the Penal Code and Article 2 of the Emergency Law 12/1951 on conspiracy and weapons possession, with a minimum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of life.
Although they have not been tried, since firing Puncak Jaya, there are a number of reports that civilians were allegedly involved with the TPN / OPM. In Paniai eight civilians in two separate cases have been arrested and some of them tortured for his alleged involvement with the TPN / OPM, and eventually released without charge (see below).
Manokwari: Human rights activists charged with treason for peaceful demonstrations and meetings
Three human rights activists, Mark Yenu, Eliaezer Awom and Jhon Warijo, was charged with criminal assault by the Manokwari police in relation to their involvement in peaceful demonstrations on January 17, 2013 and the meeting of the National Youth Committee of Papua (KNPP), which took place between January 31 and February 2 2013.
District Police stated that they had received sufficient evidence from eight witnesses against Markus information Yenu, Executive Governor of West Papua National Authority (WPNA) Region II Manokwari, so that the process is followed. This case is being brought to justice. Yenu reportedly arrested on March 6, 2013 and taken to the police station where he was interrogated about Manokwari peaceful demonstration on January 17, 2013 in which the Morning Star flag was unfurled.
While in custody, allegedly visited by James Yenu Marzuki, former Chief of Police Chief in 2008 and Director of Intelligence Papua Police stating that there is evidence of involvement in acts provoke Yenu burning and destruction on December 5, 2012 after a shooting political prisoners Thimotius Ap. According Yenu, police allegedly indicated four other people, Frans Kapisa, Billy Auparay, Ottow Rumaseb and Zeth Wambrauw, with Jakobus Wanggai and Eliaezer Awom as suspects. Jakobus Wanggai is a former political prisoner, after serving time in prison for raising a flag 14 star Melanesia. At the time of writing, it is unknown whether Mark Yenu get legal assistance.
The police report states that Eliaezer Awom and Jhon Warijo not respond to the summons and that they will be called by force if the second call is ignored. Police allegedly believe that John Warijo, chairman of the KNPP, not in Manokwari at this time and police said it would seek witnesses to prove that during the demonstration on 17 January, Eliaezer Aweom stated that he was the Commander of OPM. The police also claimed to have secured the suspect evidence, in the form of three bunting and other documents that were seized during the demonstration.
Paniai: Six civilians were arrested, abused pregnant women and the baby was attacked in a raid to find members of the pro-independence
On February 7, 2013 Yeimo Moses, the leader of a local church in Kampung Ipakiye, Paniai Regency, along with five other civilians, Benny Yeimo, Mesak Yeimo, Sam Yeimo, Kalep Yeimo and Alpius Nawipa arrested and persecuted. When they were detained at the police station Paniai, of Kampung Ipakiye made two demonstration demanding their release. The six said that they do not have ties with pro-independence OPM, so finally on March 9 was unconditionally released for lack of evidence.
According to a report by the Human Rights Commission Asean / Asian Human Rights Commission, before the arrest was a joint military and police raided the house of Stephanus Yogi, a civilian who had fled after receiving advance warning of other villagers over the raid. Four officers of the combined diaporkan broke into the house and not being able to find Stephanus Yogi or got information from his wife, Dorpina Gobay, they are sexually abused and attacked her 18-month-old. Gobay can not communicate with the police because she can only speak the local language only, and can not speak Indonesian.
Puncak Jaya since the shooting that caused the death of eight soldiers and four civilians Indonesia, there has been an increase in the target and arrest civilians under the charge of their involvement with the TPN / OPM. Since the shooting in February, reported a rise in the presence of the military and police. Local activists also reported several cases of intimidation and harassment against civilians as well as arbitrary searches and confiscation or destruction of people's mobile phone.
Exemption
Serui: case 'camp TPN' - Jon Nuntian freed
According to local activists report received via email, Jon Nuntian reportedly released on about March 14, 2013. Nuntian was arrested on May 29, 2012 on suspicion of involvement with TPN camp and continue to be detained in prison Serui. Umagi news site reported that the pro-independence on the night of arrest, military forces had set fire to the houses in the local area Kampung Wanampompi, Yapen Island, the state police as a training camp TPN / OPM. This report describes Nuntian as ordinary civilians. He was charged with treason under Article 106 of the Criminal Code and it is uncertain whether sidangannya has begun.
Demanded a report by Tabloid Jubi, when residents demonstrated against the arrest of Jon Wadapi Nuntian outside Parliament Yapen, a journalist who reported the event was threatened by the local police and warned not to publish news.
The release of two teenagers suspected OPM members in Paniai
On March 11, 2013, two teenagers and Meny Gobay Alpons Gobay released from police custody. Respectively 15 and 18 years old, and Meny Alpons arrested in Paniai reported on February 25, and arbitrarily detained on false charges for two weeks before being released. A local activist reported that two teenagers were arrested at their homes and charged with possession of ammunition. Reported that when they returned from the local market that morning, they found a stranger in their home, who said that he was resting and intends to go fishing in Bobaigo. Both thought the stranger was not a threat and continue to prepare their lunch. The man then left the house when I got out of the blue, leaving a camshaft.
A few moments later at 10:00 CDT, a combined military and police forces raided their home and arrested the two teens were allegedly beaten and then tortured them when detained in Paniai Police. Police reported finding a handheld transceiver, a 7.56 caliber rounds of ammunition, cell phones, two identity cards TPN / OPM that does not belong to the two teenagers, and the Morning Star symbol woven in camshaft left by the stranger. They are charged with the Emergency Law 12/1951 for having ammunition.
Such cases arrested six civilians in Paniai, the arrest occurred after the shooting Puncak Jaya, as a follow up of an increase in the targeting of civilians under the charge of membership TPN / OPM.
Review proceedings and cases of political
While some court cases ongoing political views as 'purely' political cases, trials are being considered involve criminal elements and also a political element. Therefore, this case is so complicated, Papuans Behind Bars can not determine whether the defendants are political prisoners until the trial is known. Nonetheless, we are concerned that they are at risk for not receiving adequate legal representation or getting fair trial because the trial due to the obvious political nature and the stigma attached to them.
Biak: The trial continues blasting material
The trial of two activists from the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), Bastian Mansoben and Paul Alua, followed in March. Indicted Emergency Law 12/1951 for having explosives, both awaiting a fourth trial in the District Court of Biak, which is expected to be listening to witnesses and examine evidence. A lawyer for the two activists have argued that the charges were excessive given and has filed a pre-trial judge for their release in the absence of strong evidence. Pretrial was rejected.
Timika: The case of treason and blasting materials
On March 22, the trial of six alleged members of KNPB have continued explosives in Timika District Court with an examination of the six defendants arrested on October 29, 2012, the defendant stated that the information presented in the report is not true and the police investigation stated that they had never seen some objects are presented as evidence.
Yakonias Womsiwor Wayer states that arrows and other sharp objects were used as evidence against him is the tool he uses for hunting and fishing. He also stated that as mentioned in the indictment, Steven itlay and Romario Yatipai not ask him to make weapons, and also Paul Marsyom, Yanto Awerkion and Alfret Marsyom not help him make arrows Wayer. The statements made by the five other defendants KNPB members support the Womsiwor statement.
Steven Itlai and Romario Yatipai stated that they had been leading the demonstrations, but all of these demonstrations are peaceful and they have received a permit from the police in Timika. Yanto Awerkion stated that he did not have the knowledge, and not the owner dopis presented as evidence against him. This trial should be continued on March 28, 2013 with the presentation of the agenda items of evidence from witnesses, but this session has been postponed until April 4.
KNPB in Timika and Wamena has strongly denied that their members are involved in a conspiracy to make bombs, and stated that this charge is a strategy to mendeskriditikan and criminalize their organization.
Wamena case of blasting materials
An investigative report by a local human rights activist has revealed new information about the case of blasting materials in Wamena, where several people have been arrested and allegedly tortured. Local human rights activists believe that another series of events related to this case, namely: the arrest of eight or nine activists KNPB on September 29, an attack on a police station in Pirime around November 27, the arrest and alleged torture of seven people on 29 November, shooting Hubertus Mabel and Natalias Alua and arrest activists KNPB Simeon Dabi, Meki Walo Kogoya and Wene Gombo on December 16 morning, burning a police station in the town of Wamena Wouma on the night of December 16, burning an indigenous owned honai Papuan Customary Council (DAP) at night together after the shooting and the arrest, and the arrest and torture of last Hiluka Agus on the night of December 16, in connection with the burning of police stations Wouma.
Eight or nine people were reportedly arrested in Wamena on 29 September 2012 in connection with a bomb that was found in the yard Jayawijaya Legislative District, including Jonah Yan WaMu, Edo Doga, Irika Kosay, Joseph Hiluka, Yan Mabel, Lucky Matuan, Natalia Kosay (female), and Melianus Kosay. On October 12, 2012, five KNPB activists arrested in Jayapura, allegedly linked to the same case. Fifth youth - Yasons Sambom, Denny Hisage, Anike Kogoya, Feliks Bahabol and Linus Bahabol - were released without charges. On October 13, 2012 someone with the initials 'NL' in Wamena reportedly arrested in connection with the same case. On November 27, 2012, there was an attack on a police post in Pirime, a few hours drive from Wamena, which was followed by the arrest and alleged torture of seven people: 'KW', 'LK', 'TW', 'GK', 'DT ',' TT 'and' YW ', which reportedly released on bail. On December 1, 2012, Lani Jaya Athys Wenda from KNPB arrested in Wamena, and now believed that he would be associated with a case of blasting materials Wamena.
On the morning of December 16, Mabel Hubert KNPB activists were shot dead by security forces, suspected of Detachment 88. While previous reports suggested that Natalis Alua killed, local human rights activists reported that he allegedly was in a coma, and even though he has been released from custody, he was required to report to the police. A report received by e-mail from a local human rights activist stated that Wene Gomba, who was arrested the same evening, is no longer in custody but are also required to report to the police. On December 16, 2012, Meki Walo Wene Gombo Kogoya and arbitrarily arrested, detained and allegedly tortured by the police who are trying to obtain information about the existence of Hubert Mabel. Later on the same night in the police station in the town of Wamena Wouma burned, and have custom home honai Papuan Customary Council (DAP) was also burned. This act allegedly committed by police officers.
According to reports received from local human rights activists, following this incident, the police then arrested and heavily tortured Hiluka Agus on the night of December 16, 2012, on suspicion of burning police station in Wouma. According to the report, Hiluka beaten with a pistol in his left eye and left ear, until mortally wounded. He was bleeding profusely from the mouth and nose. After the police took him to the torture house in Wamena saki and handcuffing him to a bed. The next afternoon, after finding the suspect was handcuffed to a bed and has mongotori herself, the local human rights defenders managed to ask the police to take off the handcuffs out of bed. The police then took Hiluka into police custody. Hiluka current whereabouts are unknown.
At least eight members of KNPB is facing trial: Edo Doga, Yan Jonah WaMu, Jemi Mabel, Melias Kosay, Natalia Kosay, Irika Kosay, Joseph Hiluka, Lucky Matuan and Athys Wenda. Local human rights activists report states that nine people who were arrested on 29 September 2012 at the secretariat KNPB in Wamena are still in custody. The report also mentions a few other people in connection with this case: Daby Yupinus previously investigated because Dani Kogoya connection with the case but later returned to Wamena and prosecuted cases of blasting materials in Wamena; Kemius Jigibalom, although not related to this case, reportedly arrested for no mental disorder, and Sailin Kosay, which is expected to be arrested along with eight other activists in KNPB secretariat on September 29, 2012.
Persidang starts for six activists in the case of ammunition KNPB Abepura
The trial of six KNPB pro-independence activists who accused has begun ammunition on March 28, 2013. Denny Hisage, Rendis Wetipo, Wene J Wenda, Anike Kogoya, Jhon Pekey and Olis Pigay reportedly arrested on October 30, 2012 and charged with Article 187 and 55 of the Criminal Code and Law 12/1951. The six allegedly arrested in a house rent ammunition found therein. Activists get legal aid assistance from the Civil Society Coalition for Law Enforcement and Human Rights in Papua.
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