Indonesian Army Applies “Smart Approach” to Security Strategy in Papua
Indonesian Army adopts a smart approach in Papua through proportional security and human-focused territorial programs to build safety and community welfare.
Tag 'Papua'
Defense
National
758 Police to Guard Freeport Site for Six Months Amid Security Push
Indonesia has deployed 758 police officers to secure PT Freeport Indonesia for six months under Operasi Amole I 2025, covering multiple strategic zones and addressing illegal mining risks. Read the full report.
Criminal
Manokwari Tax Officer’s Wife Murder: Suspect Faces Death Penalty After Gruesome Killing
Manokwari Police reveal a gruesome murder of a tax officer’s wife, with the suspect facing the death penalty for premeditated killing and extortion. Read the full story.
Criminal
Police Hunt Suspect Behind Robbery and Kidnapping of Tax Officer’s Wife in Manokwari
The Manokwari Police in West Papua are chasing a suspect linked to the robbery and kidnapping of a tax officer’s wife in Manokwari. Read the latest updates here.
Criminal
Damai Cartenz Task Force Arrest KKB Member Linked to Aibon Kogoya Network in Nabire
The Damai Cartenz Task Force arrest KKB commander linked to the Aibon Kogoya network in Nabire, Central Papua. Read full details of the Damai Cartenz Task Force operation.
Criminal
Body of Police Officer Killed on Duty Evacuated to Jayapura
Police officer First Brigadier Abraham Yerisitouw was killed while on duty in Asmat, Papua, after being attacked by an intoxicated suspect. Read details here.
National
15 Missing After Flash Flood Sweeps Group Crossing River in Papua Mountains
Fifteen people, mostly students, went missing after a flash flood hit Nduga, Papua Mountains, while they crossed a river amid heavy rain. Read more.
Criminal
KKB Suspected in Shooting Incident at Dekai, Papua
Papua’s Damai Cartenz Task Force suspects an armed group in a shooting at Dekai, Yahukimo, with no casualties. Authorities tighten patrols. Read more.
National
AHY Pushed for Accelerated Infrastructure Development in Papua
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono emphasized the government's commitment to accelerating infrastructure development in Papua.
Criminal
10 KKB Members Under Legal Process Amid Rising Attacks in Yahukimo: Police
Papua Police confirm 10 KKB members are under legal process after months of deadly attacks in Yahukimo. Read more on Papua’s latest security update.
Criminal
KKB Leader Undius Kogoya Reportedly Dies of Illness in Papua’s Intan Jaya
Papua Armed Criminal Group (KKB) leader Undius Kogoya reportedly died of illness in Wandai. Learn what his death means for Papua’s security. Read more here.
Criminal
KKB Aims to Spread Fear in Dekai: Damai Cartenz Task Force
Papua police confirm KKB behind attacks in Dekai aimed at spreading fear among civilians. Security forces tighten patrols. Read the full story here.
