2006 Abepura incident

2006 Abepura incident
Part of the Papua conflict
Date16-17 March 2006
Location
Abepura, Jayapura, Papua
Caused byGrasberg mine
MethodsTraffic obstruction, Rioting
Parties
Papuan students
Casualties and losses
23 arrested
4 dead
28 injured. 1 Indonesian policeman died later of his wounds. 1 Papuan student died in custody.

The 2006 Abepura incident was a clash between Papuan student protesters and Indonesian policemen and soldiers in the district of Abepura, Jayapura of Papua on 16 March 2006. The clashes killed four policemen and a soldier, and further injured tens of protesters.


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