Emianus Molama

Detainees
Affiliation
  • KNPB
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
31
Age group when first arrested
25-64 (adult)
Date of arrest
Mar 23, 2026
Place of origin
Yahukimo Regency
Occupation
  • Activist
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
  • Affiliation with independence groups
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
Arrested by (Unit)
  • Korps Marinir
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture & Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment and Punishment
Place of the first detention
Kokamo Military Pos
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
  • Arbitrary detention
  • Torture
Current status
  • Released
Date of release
Mar 25, 2026
Sources

HRD/E | Suarapapua.com | HRM

Additional description

Indonesian marines reportedly arrested two young men, Yuni Suhun and Emianus Molama, at a marine checkpoint in Kokamo Village, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, on 23 March 2026. The two KNPB activists were on their way to the river to mine for gold when they were intercepted and arrested after their mobile phones were searched and videos related to the KNPB were found.

It was reported that the two young men were subjected to torture whilst at the military post. Their eyes were blindfolded, their hands were tied, and their heads were struck with blunt objects.

Both were released on the afternoon of 25 March after being forced to kiss the flag and pledge allegiance to Indonesia.

Related event
  • Arrest in Kokamo Village