• Contact
21 / 03 / 2023
International Coalition for Papua
  • News
  • About Papua
  • Human Rights Report
    • Quarterly Reports
    • 2021
    • 2019
    • 2017
    • 2015
    • 2013
    • 2011
    • 2009
    • Genocide Report
  • Resources
    • International Law
      & Norms
    • National Laws
    • Political History
No Result
View All Result
International Coalition for Papua
  • News
  • About Papua
  • Human Rights Report
    • Quarterly Reports
    • 2021
    • 2019
    • 2017
    • 2015
    • 2013
    • 2011
    • 2009
    • Genocide Report
  • Resources
    • International Law
      & Norms
    • National Laws
    • Political History
International Coalition for Papua

Treason trial against three Papuans from Maybrat in Sorong District Court

17.11.2021
in 2020
Reading Time: 1 min read
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

On 15 September 2020, the panel of judges launched another political trial in the Sorong District Court. The Papuan defendants: Marten Muuk, Simon Sasior and Yakobus Assem have been charged with three indictments, among them the Articles 110 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) on criminal conspiracy and Article 106 KUHP on treason, the latter carrying a maximum penalty of live imprisonment. The three Papuans were arrested during a police raid in the regency of Maybrat, Papua Barat Province. The arrest occurred on 23 April 2020 in the Tigihmana Village of the Aifat District.

The police encountered Marten Muuk, Simon Sasior and Yakobus Assem as they were walking in the forest with a machete, bow and arrows and an air rifle. Such tools and weapons are common in rural areas of West Papua – indigenous Papuans use them for gardening and hunting small animals. A police interrogation revealed that the three villagers were associated with the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), a movement organisation which advocates the right to self-determination in West Papua through civil resistance and mobilisation of masses in peaceful protests.

Lawyer Fernando Ginuny expressed concern regarding the trial process, which has been conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (see photo on to, source: Jubi). Internet disruptions prevented the defendants, their lawyer and the judges from understanding the testimonies properly. The judges finally decided to postpone a witness examination on 17.11.2020 to the next hearing. “Virtual witness examinations like the last one can lead to confusion and misunderstandings in the case. For clarity, witnesses should not be examined virtually” said Ginuny.

The trial will continue on 24 November 2020 with the examination of witnesses.

Previous Post

Security force members allegedly shoot dead high school student in Puncak – second student injured by bullets

Next Post

Military police investigate alleged burning of Government facilities in Intan Jaya

Related Post

Indonesian Govt labelling Papuan resistance groups as terrorists earns widespread criticism

Indonesian Govt labelling Papuan resistance groups as terrorists earns widespread criticism

17.11.2021
IDPs from Nduga need urgent medical care – Many children suffer scabies

IDPs from Nduga need urgent medical care – Many children suffer scabies

18.12.2021

France urged to comply with UN decolonisation process

05.10.2015

Category

  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • About Us
  • Biennial Report
  • CCPR Review 2013
  • CESCR Review 2014
  • Human Rights Report
  • International Law & Norms
  • National Laws
  • News
  • Political History
  • Quarterly Reports
  • Resources
  • Special Reports
  • Uncategorized

Tags

new (17)

ABOUT PAPUA

West Papua is the western half of the New Guinea island and comprises the two eastern-most Indonesian Provinces (Province Papua & Province Papua Barat). After decades of transmigration from other parts of Indonesia, the indigenous Melanesian population makes up less than 40% of the population.

Links

  • News
  • About Papua
  • Human Rights Report
  • Resources

Instagram Feed

    Go to the Customizer > JNews : Social, Like & View > Instagram Feed Setting, to connect your Instagram account.

Recent Post

Update on legal processes in relation to attack on military post in Maybrat – Lawyers call upon judges to acquit juvenile defendant

Update on law enforcement process in relation to attack on military post in Maybrat – six defendants transferred to Makassar for trial

31.12.2021
18 September 2021 marks end of palm oil moratorium in Indonesia – NGOs demand extension

Palm oil company PT Subur Karunia Raya alleged of breaching multiple laws in Teluk Bintuni

31.12.2021

© 2021 ICP - Webdesign by ➤ digitaleformate

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Human Rights Report
    • Quarterly Reports
    • 2019
    • 2017
    • 2015
    • 2013
    • 2011
    • 2009
    • Genocide Report
  • Resources
    • International Law & Norms
    • National Laws
    • Political History
  • About Us

© 2021 ICP - Webdesign by ➤ digitaleformate

Skip to content
Open toolbar

Accessibility Tools

  • Increase Text
  • Decrease Text
  • Grayscale
  • Links Underline
  • Readable Font
  • Reset