STW

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
15
Age group when first arrested
15-17 (youth)
Date of arrest
Mar 2, 2026
Place of origin
Yahukimo Regency
Occupation
  • Student
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
  • Police
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
Place of the first detention
To be revisited
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
  • Minor
Current status
  • Released
Date of release
Mar 3, 2026
Sources

HRM | KNPB Yahukimo on Facebook

Additional description

Joint security personnel arrested two residents in Duram District, Yahukimo Regency, on 2 March 2026. The two individuals were SW and Dinis Wed. They were arrested whilst fleeing into the forest after hearing warning shots fired by security forces who were combing through the settlement. Security personnel reportedly received information that the TPNPB armed group was storing weapons in the settlement area. Those arrested were released the following day.

Related event
  • Arrest in Duram District, Yahukimo