Iyan Wandagau

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
26
Age group when first arrested
25-64 (adult)
Date of arrest
Jan 4, 2026
Place of origin
Puncak Regency
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
  • Wearing attributes of the independence struggle
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
Arrested by (Unit)
  • Satgas Yonif RK 732/Banau
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
  • Denial of Freedom of Expression
Place of the first detention
Pos Militer Jambul
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
Current status
  • Released
Date of release
Jan 4, 2026
Sources

HRD/E | Detik Sulsel

Additional description

Indonesian military personnel from Task Force Yonif 732/Banau arbitrarily arrested Iyan Wandagau, Maikel Uamang, Julian Wandagau, Oten Kum, and Eten Uamang in Jambul Village, West Beoga District, Puncak Regency, on 4 January 2026. They were arrested whilst returning from church, accused of being affiliated with the TPNPB on the basis of clothing bearing the Morning Star emblem and political content on social media. They were released on the same day after being forced to sing the national anthem and swear allegiance to Indonesia. The mainstream media reported that they had surrendered voluntarily.