Jayapura, Jubi – Questions surrounding the position of Yasinta Moiwend, also known as Mama Sinta, who publicly objected to her involvement in the documentary film Pesta Babi and later appeared at the Metro Jaya Regional Police Headquarters to file a report against the head of Pos Merauke’s Legal Aid Institute (LBH), are beginning to emerge.

Mama Yasinta Moiwend’s family responded officially through a video statement sent to the Jubi.id editorial team on Sunday (31/5/2026). According to the family, the clarification statement was recorded in Merauke on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

In the 6-minute and 41-second video, a man representing Mama Yasinta Moiwend’s family expressed deep concern over the loss of contact between the family and Mama Sinta. He outlined the family’s efforts to locate her and described the situation they are currently facing.

“We ask all parties in Wogekel Village, Merauke Regency, Papua Province, and across the Land of Papua to help monitor the alleged removal of Mama [Sinta], who was reportedly taken away and unilaterally used to file a report against LBH Merauke after the Pesta Babi documentary gained public attention,” he said.

He also claimed that the actions of certain individuals were creating divisions within the broader struggle of Indigenous Papuans.

“They are setting us against one another in our efforts to defend our customary lands in Papua,” he said.

The family also called on the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to establish communication regarding the matter and requested the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) to monitor the case. They further urged the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) to oversee Mama Sinta’s whereabouts and condition.

“We also ask those who have taken Mama to return her to us,” said the man, whose identity the family requested Jubi not disclose.

The following is the full transcript of the family’s statement. Asterisks (**) indicate names that were censored in the video.

Clarification Statement by the Family of Yasinta Moiwend in Merauke, Saturday, 30 May 2026

We, the family of Mama Sinta, wish to clarify concerns regarding her situation. Since Sunday, 24 May 2026, we have lost contact with her. This occurred after Saturday, 23 May, when a video featuring Mama Sinta Moiwend began circulating in the media.

At that time, we attempted to communicate with Mama, but starting on Sunday she was no longer in contact with us, her family. We suspect that she was placed under pressure and that there had been a deliberate and extended effort to obtain information from Mama Sinta Moiwend.

On that Sunday, she did not spend the night at her home. Instead, she reportedly stayed at a TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces) post in Wogekel Village, Ilwayab District.

On Monday, 25 May, she was reportedly accompanied by () who was assigned to provide security for a National Strategic Project (PSN) in Wanam Village, as well as by (). According to the family, (***) was also involved in allegedly taking Mama away without the family’s knowledge.

The family’s initial understanding was that on Sunday she had been transported by sea to Merauke. However, on Monday, information emerged indicating that she would travel aboard a private jet belonging to (***) to Timika and later to Boven Digoel Regency. It was also possible that she had traveled directly to Merauke. At that point, we no longer knew her whereabouts.

It was not until Friday, 29 May, that we received new information when (***) and (***) returned. They reportedly traveled by helicopter from Merauke to Wanam. Communication was then arranged through () using ()’s mobile phone to contact Mama Sinta in Jakarta.

During that conversation, Mama Sinta reportedly asked (***) to send personal identification documents, including an identity card (KTP), family card (Kartu Keluarga), as well as documents belonging to (***). Mama Sinta also reportedly said that they would be meeting with the President.

This communication took place after Mama had filed a report against the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) with the Metro Jaya Regional Police in Jakarta. The second video that later circulated was recorded after the report had been filed.

We call on all parties in Wogekel Village, Merauke Regency, Papua Province, and across the Land of Papua to monitor what we believe to be the alleged removal of Mama Sinta and her alleged use in filing a report against LBH Merauke after the documentary film Pesta Babi gained public attention.

We feel that certain individuals have deliberately created a system that pits our struggle against itself as we continue to fight for our customary lands in Papua.

We also ask the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to establish communication regarding this matter. Furthermore, we call on the National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia (Komnas HAM) and the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) to monitor Mama Sinta’s whereabouts and situation.

We also ask those who have taken Mama to return her to us.

Our family feels that we have lost Mama because she was taken away without our permission. Until now, we do not know her condition or whether she is safe in Jakarta, or whether she is facing intimidation or other forms of pressure.

Personally, as her child, I know her very well. We believe she may have been intimidated and pressured into participating in and supporting activities that have taken place over the past three years, from 2024 to 2026.

In our view, this goes against Mama’s own wishes. We believe she has been placed in a position where her actions support individuals whom we consider irresponsible and who are attempting to facilitate National Strategic Projects (PSN) in Papua that threaten our forests and livelihoods.

We ask all parties to monitor Mama Sinta’s whereabouts. We also call on people in Merauke, throughout Papua, across Indonesia, and within the international community to pay attention to and stand against what we believe are injustices occurring in Papua. (*)