West Papua Police Destroy 1,600 Rounds of Illegal Ammunition from Two Suspects
West Papua Police destroyed 1,600 illegal bullets and a firearm from two suspects involved in arms trafficking to armed groups. Learn how the operation unfolded.
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Armed Criminal Group in Puncak Regency Attacked Civilians, Three People Died
The Armed Criminal Group led by Kalenak Murib attacked civilians in Lambera Village, Yugumoak District, Puncak Regency.
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Joint Forces Secure Aminggaru Ilaga Airport from KKB Attack
Indonesian forces repelled a gunfire attack by an armed criminal group (KKB) at Aminggaru Ilaga Airport, ensuring full security and zero casualties—read how the joint task force responded on the ground.
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Armed Criminal Group in Papua Mountains Brutally Attacked a Civilian
The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force confirmed that brutal actions by the armed criminal group (KKB) led by Elkius Kobak had occurred again.
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KKB Led by Elkius Kobak Suspected in Soldier’s Killing
An armed separatist group led by Elkius Kobak is suspected in the fatal shooting of an Indonesian soldier in Yahukimo, Papua. Read the full report on the deadly ambush and ongoing pursuit of KKB militants in Papua.
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TNI Soldier Killed in Armed Group Attack in Papua’s Yahukimo
A TNI soldier was killed in a deadly ambush by an armed group in Papua’s Yahukimo—read the full report on the incident and ongoing security efforts in the region.
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Armed Criminal Group Member Died in a Gunfight, Two Ounces of Marijuana Confiscated
The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force (ODC) Team shot dead a member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) and nephew of Egianus Kogoya named Pionus Gwijangge.
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KKB Member Yekis Wanimbo Alters Appearance to Evade Arrest
KKB member Yekis Wanimbo was arrested in Timika after altering his appearance to evade capture, with authorities linking him to arms trafficking and KKB financing in Papua. Learn more,
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Jayawijaya Police Assure Security Is Under Control After Shootout
The Jayawijaya Police confirmed that the security remains under control following a shootout that killed a member of an armed criminal group (KKB) in Wamena, Papua Mountains. Read more.
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Situation in Jayawijaya Remains Conducive Following a Gunfight with Armed Criminal Group
Jayawijaya Sub-regional Police ensured that the security and public order situation remained under control following a gunfight between officers and the Armed Criminal Group.
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Bodies of Two KKB Victims Flown to Purwakarta for Burial
The bodies of two construction workers fatally shot by an armed criminal group (KKB) in Kuantapo Village, Asotipo District, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua, have been evacuated to Purwakarta, West Java. Read more.
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Egianus Kogoya’s Armed Group Suspected in Fatal Shooting of Two Construction Workers in Papua
Two construction workers were shot dead on Wednesday (4/6/2025) in Kwantapo Village, Jayawijaya, allegedly by the armed group led by Egianus Kogoya. Learn more,
