An armed attack occurred on Saturday (February 21, 2026) at around 12:00 PM at the PT Kristal Kilometer 38 security post in Lagari Jaya Village, Makimi District, Nabire Regency.
The 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force recorded a significant increase in security disturbances in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains, in early 2026.
Frits Ramandey, Head of the National Human Rights Commission's Papua Regional Representative, expressed his support for the 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force, emphasizing the importance of a humanistic, dialogical approach based on respect for human rights.
The Damai Cartenz Task Force arrested KKB commander Homi Heluka in Dekai, Yahukimo. Read about his involvement in nine violent attacks in Papua.
Damai Cartenz Task Force coordinates a security reassessment for 11 suspended Papua airstrips. Read the news for the latest aviation safety updates.
The 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation adds more personnel, supported by Papua Regional Police Mobile Brigade Unit, Yahukimo Sub-regional Police, Criminal Investigation Unit, following the shooting incident of Smart Air.
Damai Cartenz Task Force arrests four members of Elkius Kobak's insurgent group in Yahukimo. Read the news for updates on the SMA 2 Dekai highschool arson case.
Joint authorities responded quickly to a fire that occurred in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains, on the afternoon of February 14, 2026.
Security forces investigate an attempted arson at SMAN 2 Dekai in Yahukimo. Click to read the latest updates on the investigation and regional security measures.
Amidst the grief felt in Papua, joint security force assures the priority of people’s safety remains on the top.
Police are attempting to reach the location of the shooting incident on the Smart Air flight PK-SNR. The shooting, suspected to have been carried out by an Armed Criminal Group (KKB), occurred this morning.
The 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force confirmed the shooting of a Smart Air plane with registration number PK-SNR.
