Urgent Action: Papuan activist charged for posting Facebook video in Indonesia

A peaceful pro-independence Papuan activist, Agustinus Yolemal, was detained and charged for posting a video on Facebook.

A peaceful pro-independence Papuan activist, Agustinus Yolemal, was detained and charged for posting a video on Facebook. He was charged with “disseminating hostility against the state ideology” under the Law on Electronic Information and Transaction. If convicted, he would face a penalty of up to six years’ imprisonment. He is a prisoner of conscience and should be immediately and unconditionally released.

Please write immediately in English, Bahasa or your own language urging Indonesia authorities to:

◼ Immediately and unconditionally release Agustinus Yolemal who has been solely detained for peacefully exercising their human rights, and withdraw any charges against him;

◼ Ensure that, pending his release, Agustinus Yolemal is protected from torture and other ill-treatment, and is provided with regular access to his family, lawyer and any medical treatment he may require;

◼ Stop using vague and overbroad legislation to arrest, prosecute and punish persons for peacefully exercising their human rights.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 19 OCTOBER 2018 TO:

Papua Regional Head of Police

Irjen Martuani Sormin

Papua Regional Police Headquarters

Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 8

Jayapura, Papua Province

Indonesia 99115

Fax: +62 96 753 3763

Twitter: @HmsPoldaPapua

Salutation: Dear Inspector General

Head of Presidential Staff Office (KSP)

(Retired) General Moeldoko

Gedung Bina Graha

Jl. Veteran No. 16

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta

Indonesia 10110

Fax: +62 21 345 0009

Email: [email protected]

Salutation: Dear General

And copies to:

Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM)

Mr. Ahmad Taufan Damanik

Jl. Latuharhary No. 4B, Menteng

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta

Indonesia 10310

Fax: +62 21 392 5227

Email: [email protected]

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country. HIS EXCELLENCY DR RIZAL SUKMA, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 30 Great Peter Street, SW1P 2BU, 02074997661, Fax 02074914993, [email protected], www.indonesianembassy.org.uk, Salutation: Your Excellency

Please check with your section office if sending appeals after the above date.