Damai Cartenz Task Force Blends Cultural and Enforcement Tactics to Tackle Papua Insurgency
Damai Cartenz Task Force combines cultural and legal strategies to tackle armed and political separatist movements in Papua. Learn more.
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Damai Cartenz Task Force Arrests Suspected Ammunition Smugglers
Indonesian task force arrests two men for allegedly smuggling ammunition to Papuan armed group. Authorities intensify maritime surveillance. Read the full report.
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Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force Deployed to Secure Corn Planting in Wamena
The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force from the Wamena sector secured the simultaneous corn planting activities for the third quarter of 2025, which took place in Wouma District, Jayawijaya Regency.
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Eight Suspects of Teacher and Health Workers Assault Arrested by Police in Yahukimo
The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force, along with the Yahukimo Sub-regional Police Criminal Investigation Unit, continues to move swiftly to follow up on the brutal attack on teachers and healthcare workers that occurred in Anggruk District in mid-March.
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Damai Cartenz Task Force Distributes Aid During Patrol in Papua's Omukia Region
The Damai Cartenz task force distributes food aid during patrol in Papua’s Omukia region, promoting peace and strengthening ties with local communities.
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Eight KKB Members Arrested For Teacher’s Killing
Indonesia arrests eight Papuan armed group members linked to teacher’s killing in Yahukimo. Authorities vow justice as investigation continues. Read the full story.
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Damai Cartenz Task Force Hands Over Officer Who Sold Ammunition to Prosecutors
A Papuan police officer who admitted to selling ammunition since 2017 has been handed over to Wamena prosecutors. Task force enforces strict accountability.
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Damai Cartenz Task Force Tracks Down Armed Group Behind Arson in Puncak Regency
Damai Cartenz Task Force hunts armed group after arson attack on government buildings in Papua’s Puncak Regency; security remains tense but stable.
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Rapid Response of Damai Cartenz Operation in Hunting Down KKB who Burned Public Facilities
The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force confirmed that the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) burned a number of facilities in Omukia District, Puncak Regency, including two houses belonging to Puncak Regent Elvis Tabuni that had not been occupied for a long time, as well as the Omukia District Office, on Sunday, (7/6/2025).
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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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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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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,
