Blasius Sumaghai’s injuries following his beating by Indonesain Navy Officers |
Blasius Sumaghai’s injuries following his beating by Indonesain Navy Officers |
WARNING – the following article contains some disturbing images. This article is an edited account of that appearing at Awas MIFEE. According to information compiled by majalahselangkah.com,
Blasius Sumaghai, the son of the late Abraham Sumaghai who was an Awyu
community leader, was beaten by several Navy officers on the 26th
January 2014. The beating meant that Blasius was unable to walk for four
days. He is still in a fairly serious state of trauma.
The incident reportedly started as Blasius was seated outside a kiosk
in Bade Village. Suddenly two Navy officers who were stationed at the
Bade Navy outpost showed up. They showed no initial courtesy, just
directly started striking the victim on his back and chest using the
butts of their rifles
After the beating, the victim was brought to the Navy outpost on a
motorbike. On arrival at the outpost, he was beaten over his whole body
using rifle butts and hosepipes. He suffered serious injuries.
It is reported that Blasius Sumaghai is not the only person to have
suffered violent harassment at the hands of the Navy. Yustinus
Akabagaimu, the 27-year-old son of local teacher Xaverius Akabagaimu,
has also been beaten up without any clear reason. Yustinus is currently
unable to walk as a result of the beating he received.
Majalah Selangkah‘s credible informant has said that that
members of the security forces have often carried out beatings of young
men in Bade when residents have reported that the men have done
something wrong.
“But that’s what the police are for. What is Bade Police station
doing? The police are clearly tasked with maintaining law and order. The
Navy’s role is to fight wars against other countries. Why should the
navy take over the Police’s job right in front of their face? It’s very
strange”, said the aforementioned source, sounding surprised.
For full reports please see the posts at Awas MIFEE and majalahselangkah.com.
By : freewestpapua.org
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