There are reports from Indonesia's West Papua province that a group of activists planning a peaceful demonstration in Manokwari have been arrested.
Local reports say the protest was in support of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua application to become a member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Locals reports suggest at least 39 activists were arrested and driven away to police headquarters.
According to a report from witnesses some activists were mistreated by police during the arrests.