Unresolved Tragedy: The Need for Justice in the Murder of Pastor Yeremia

Amnesty urges the government and the House of Representatives to reform military judicial processes by revising Military Law No. 31 of 1997. This revision should ensure that criminal law violations by military personnel are addressed through civilian courts, aligning with the mandates of the TNI Law No. 34 of 2004. Only through these steps can genuine justice be achieved and long-standing impunity be dismantled.

Additionally, Amnesty calls for an immediate halt to military operations in Papua, which often trigger violence against civilians. “The presence of military forces in Papua does not ensure safety; it continues to endanger the lives of Indigenous Papuans and exacerbates ongoing conflicts,” Usman stated.

“We not only remember Pastor Yeremia Zanambani, who was brutally tortured and murdered without justice but also all victims of violence in Papua. Yeremia was a caring uncle searching for his missing nephews, Apinus and Luther Zanambani, who were also killed by TNI members. Justice must be served, impunity must end, and humanity in Papua must be prioritized.”. (Uki Ruknuddin)