Yusup Sorry

Detainees
Gender
Male
Age when first arrested
32
Age group when first arrested
25-64 (adult)
Date of arrest
Mar 23, 2026
Place of origin
Maybrat Regency
Reason of arrest
  • Accused of collaborating with armed groups
Arrested by (Institution)
  • Military
Arrested by (Unit)
  • TNI
Type of violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest
  • Torture & Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment and Punishment
Place of the first detention
To be revisited
Concerns reported
  • Arbitrary arrest
  • Torture
Current status
  • Released
Date of release
Mar 23, 2026
Sources

HRM

Additional description

Indonesian military personnel arbitrarily arrested, physically tortured, and psychologically intimidated Yusup Sorry, on 23 March 2026, in Maybrat Regency, Papua Barat Daya Province. Yusup is a West Papuan civilian who was not involved in the armed clash, following a confrontation in Sory Village, South Aifat District, Maybrat Regency, on 22–23 March 2026. Footage of his arrest went viral and caused widespread fear among the public. In the video, Yusup is seen tied to a tree whilst being interrogated and beaten.