On Monday, April 27, 2026, violent clashes erupted in Indonesia's Papua region as hundreds of protesters demanded the withdrawal of military personnel. The demonstration, which involved students and civilians, followed a recent military operation allegedly resulting in 15 deaths. Approximately 800 protesters gathered in Jayapura, the provincial capital, calling for the military's removal from all six Papuan provinces to end decades of violence. Police deployed tear gas and a water cannon in response to rock-throwing protesters, with five officers sustaining injuries. While the protests initially turned violent, they later continued peacefully, with regional lawmakers engaging with demonstrators. The unrest is fueled by local anger over the recent military actions and the long-standing separatist movement in the resource-rich region.