Traditional Leaders in Manokwari Urge Loyalty to Indonesia Ahead of 1 July 2025
Ahead of 1 July, Papuan leaders urge unity and reject provocation in Manokwari. Read how they call for peace, loyalty, and national stability in West Papua.
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Criminal
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.
Criminal
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.
Criminal
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,
National
Wamena Air Base Confirms Airport Security Amid Regional Unrest
The Indonesian Air Force Detachment at Korinus Krey Wamena has confirmed that Wamena Airport remains secure despite recent unrest in Jayawijaya. Learn more.
Criminal
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.
National
Defense Minister Visits South Papua to Review Palm-Based Biodiesel Project
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited Boven Digoel in South Papua on Sunday (8/6/2025) to inspect the development of a palm oil-based biodiesel program. Learn more.
National
BPJS Kesehatan Chief Ensures Equal Services for Timika Residents
State Health Insurance Agency President Director Ghufron Mukti said that residents of Timika, Central Papua, receive equitable healthcare services under the National Health Insurance scheme. Read more.
National
Defense, Finance Ministers Visit Papua in Bulletproof Vests
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati visited Kenyam District in Papua Mountains, wearing bulletproof vests while inspecting military posts in a high-risk conflict zone. Read more.
Criminal
Jayapura Police Foil Smuggling of 22 Kilograms of PNG Marijuana
The Jayapura City Sub-regional Police’s Narcotics Unit foiled attempts to smuggle 22 kilograms of marijuana from Papua New Guinea (PNG) between January and May 2025. Learn more.
Criminal
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.
National
Two Community Groups Clash Again in Mulia, Papua Amid Post-Election Tensions
Violence has flared again between two community groups in Mulia, the capital of Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua, following a disputed regional election. Read more.
