ERM

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
17
Age group when first arrested
15-17 (youth)
Date of arrest
Mar 22, 2026
Place of origin
Puncak Regency
Occupation
  • Student
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
Arrested by (Unit)
  • Korps Marinir
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
  • Torture & Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment and Punishment
Place of the first detention
Pos Militer
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
  • Arbitrary detention
  • Minor
  • Torture
Current status
  • Released
Date of release
Mar 28, 2026
Sources

HRM

Additional description

Military personnel from the Marine Corps reportedly arrested seven West Papuan teenagers in Sinak District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua Province. They are Meri Murib, YSM, Tendis Tabuni, Urundi Murib, NKM, ERM, and Ois Tabuni. They were arrested whilst travelling to Gigobak village to sit school exams the following day. They were taken to a location by joint security forces. On 25 March 2026, NKM, ERM, and Ois Tabuni remained in custody whilst the other four were released.

Related event
  • Arrest of teenagers in Sinak District, Puncak