# Human rights concerns and violence in Papua

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/human-rights-concerns-and-violence-in-papua
> Updated: 2026-09-09T14:19:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, regional representative Mamberob Y. Rumakiek called for state intervention and witness protection following the alleged shooting of three civilians in the Muara Sungai Aifam area of Maybrat Regency. Rumakiek urged the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to ensure an objective investigation and provide psychological rehabilitation for victims.

By September 2026, tensions escalated as an unidentified individual allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail into the yard of the Komnas HAM representative office in Jayapura, damaging several motorcycles. Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai called for a professional investigation by the Papua Regional Police to identify the perpetrator. Officials suggested the attack might be linked to the commission’s recent findings regarding violence in the Papua interior, which reportedly caused at least 10 deaths. While Komnas HAM officials identified the device as a Molotov cocktail, local police stated that forensic examinations were still underway to confirm the nature of the object.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Human rights officials demand probe into Papua office attack

Human rights officials are demanding a professional police probe after a suspected Molotov cocktail attack targeted the Komnas HAM office in Jayapura, Papua, following reports of violence in the region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/human-rights-officials-demand-probe-into-papua-office-attack

### 2026-08-14: Maybrat civilian shooting: Official calls for witness protection

DPD RI member Mamberob Y. Rumakiek is calling for state protection via Komnas HAM and LPSK for witnesses and victims following the alleged shooting of three civilians in Maybrat, Papua Barat Daya.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maybrat-civilian-shooting-official-calls-for-witness-protection

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