2023 Wamena riot
On 23 February 2023 (UTC+9), a riot broke out in Sinakma, Wamena, Highland Papua when a crowd of Papuans attacked Indonesian security personnel following the arrest of two Bataks merchants accused of child kidnapping. In the ensuing clash, a number of buildings were damaged, with twelve civilians and rioters killed including both merchants. Tens of security personnel and civilians were also injured.
| 2023 Wamena riot | |||
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| Date | 23 February 2023 | ||
| Location | Sinakma, Wamena, Highland Papua, Indonesia | ||
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| Casualties and losses | |||
| 12 total killed (rioters and non-rioters) 20+ civilians and rioters injured 18 police and soldiers injured | |||
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