Eliaton Wetapo

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
31
Age group when first arrested
25-64 (adult)
Date of arrest
Mar 22, 2026
Place of origin
Yahukimo Regency
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
  • Wearing attributes of the independence struggle
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
Arrested by (Unit)
  • Korps Marinir
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
  • Arbitrary detention
Current status
  • Detained
Sources

Suara Papua | HRM

Additional description

Marine personnel arrested two young men from West Papua in the Bravo 3 mining area, Jl. Seradala, Yahukimo, on 22 March 2026. The arrest was reportedly made because of a necklace they were wearing that was considered to be associated with pro-independence groups. Their mobile phones were also said to contain images linked to the TPNPB. After their arrest, they were taken to a military post. As of the end of March 2026, there has been no further information regarding their fate.