On October 16, at approximately 3:15 am, the editorial office of news outlet Jubi.id was attacked by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle who threw an improvised alcohol-based incendiary explosive, otherwise known as a ‘Molotov bomb’ at the office’s façade. No casualties were recorded, however two vehicles belonging to two employees were burnt and damaged.

Jean Bisay, the editor-in-chief of Jubi, reported that the attackers hurled the incendiary devices from the road in front of the Jubi office in Jayapura, igniting a fire between two parked vehicles. Two employees and several eyewitnesses quickly extinguished the flames, while the assailants fled the scene. Eyewitnesses claim that the attackers had been spotted near the outlet’s offices the night before..

AJI said: “AJI calls for immediate action from law enforcement, as well as protective measures for journalists. It is critical to ensuring that the media can operate without fear of retribution. The perpetrators, and actors behind this incident need to be punished. By doing so, it will be clear on Indonesia's stance for journalists' protection.”

SINDIKASI said: “SINDIKASI strongly condemns this irresponsible act. This act will not discourage journalistic work that sides with the truth. We sympathise with and support Jubi’s Editor-in-Chief, Jean Bisay, and Jubi’s media workers to report this terror to law enforcement. We also urge the police and law enforcement in Papua to investigate and arrest the perpetrators.”

The IFJ said: “The IFJ condemns this latest attack against the staff and offices of Jubi.id. Police and state authorities must ensure that those who are intimidating, harassing, or attempting to harm journalists for their reporting are held to account. For Indonesia and Papua authorities to uphold its commitments to press freedom, the safety of journalists must be guaranteed.”