Indonesia Arrests Soldiers for Torture of Papuan Man, Issues Apology

The Indonesian military's rare apology follows the arrest of 13 soldiers linked to a video showing the torture of an indigenous man in Papua.

Indonesia's military has arrested 13 elite soldiers accused of involvement in the torture of an indigenous Papuan man, sparking widespread outcry.
The incident, captured on video, showed the man being beaten, dunked in water, and cut with a blade, leading to the army issuing a rare apology.
The torture occurred after a shootout with separatist rebels in Papua, with the army stating it never condones violence for information gathering.
Human rights groups and international leaders have called for accountability and urged the UN to investigate human rights violations in Papua.
The situation has rekindled demands for international intervention in Papua, where conflicts between separatists and Indonesian security forces have escalated.