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.
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.
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,
The Indonesian Air Force Detachment at Korinus Krey Wamena has confirmed that Wamena Airport remains secure despite recent unrest in Jayawijaya. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
