ELM

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
17
Age group when first arrested
15-17 (youth)
Date of arrest
Feb 22, 2026
Place of origin
Yahukimo Regency
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
  • Police
Arrested by (Unit)
  • Satgas Operasi Damai Cartenz
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
Place of the first detention
Polres Yahukimo
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
  • Minor
Current status
  • Detained
Sources

KNPB News 1 | KNPB News 2 | HRD/E | Kompas.com on YouTube | HRM

Additional description

Indonesian security forces reportedly arrested four teenagers in Dekai, Yahukimo, on 22 February 2026. The four—FRA, OLN, ELM and ERA—were arrested on Jl Seradala at 4 am. On 23 February 2026, the police announced that they were four of nine people named as suspects in criminal offences linked to an armed group. Their arrest was part of a mass round-up in Yahukimo that took place in February 2026.