Urgent Action: Activist shot by police denied proper medical care in Indonesia

Papuan political activist, Yakonias Womsiwor, has been suffering from severe pain in both his legs for more than two weeks after being shot by police. Despite being unable to stand as a result of the gunshot, proper medical care has been denied by police.

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

◼ Ensure that Yakonias Womsiwor immediately and fully receives all medical treatment he may require;

◼ Ensure that Yakonias is protected from torture and other ill-treatment and is provided with regular access to his family and lawyers.

 

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 9 NOVEMBER 2018 TO:

Papua Regional Head of Police

Irjen Martuani Sormin

Papua Regional Police Headquarters

Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 8

Papua Province

Indonesia 99115

Fax: +62 96 753 3763

Twitter: @HmsPoldaPapua

Salutation: Dear Inspector General

Head of Presidential Staff Office (KSP)

General (Retired) Moeldoko

Gedung Bina Graha

Jl. Veteran No. 16 Jakarta Pusat

DKI Jakarta Indonesia 10110

Twitter: @KSPgoid

Fax: +62 21 345 0009

Email: webmaster@ksp.go.id

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: info@komnasham.go.id

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, kbri@btconnect.com, www.indonesianembassy.org.uk, Salutation: Your Excellency

 

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