Papua Post

Intan Jaya, Central Papua — The Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force has arrested a member of an Armed Criminal Group (KKB), identified by the initials PP (25) , also known as P , who had been on the authorities' wanted list for two years for his alleged involvement in the attack on the Task Force Tower Post in Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua. During the incident, which occurred in January 2024 , Indonesian police officer Briptu (Posthumously Promoted) Alvando Steve Karamoy was killed while carrying out his duties. Authorities described the arrest as part of their continuing efforts to enforce the law against individuals involved in armed violence while maintaining security and stability throughout Papua. Officials emphasized that the operation was conducted in accordance with applicable legal procedures and guided by the principles of professionalism and accountability. Fugitive Captured After Two-Year Manhunt PP was arrested by personnel from the Cartenz Peace Operation Ta...

Yahukimo, Papua Highlands — A significant milestone in the pursuit of peace and stability in Papua has been achieved as two battalion commanders of the Free Papua Organization (OPM), along with 35 of their members, voluntarily pledged their allegiance to the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). The event is widely regarded as one of the most notable achievements of the government's ongoing humanitarian engagement and community-based reintegration efforts in Papua. The declaration of loyalty to the Republic of Indonesia took place in the presence of security officials, local government representatives, customary leaders, religious figures, and members of the local community. During the ceremony, the former OPM members also voluntarily surrendered several firearms, ammunition, and other equipment as a symbol of their commitment to abandoning armed conflict and embracing a peaceful future. Officials believe the development demonstrates that the government's emphasis on dialogue, comm...

  Papua — Throughout June 2026 , Indonesia's Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force recorded a series of major breakthroughs in law enforcement operations targeting members of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) allegedly involved in multiple violent incidents across Papua. Within less than a month, four wanted suspects were successfully apprehended through coordinated operations conducted in several regions, including Central Papua and the Papua Highlands . The four suspects, identified by the initials YM , AP , AB , and PP , are alleged to have been involved in a range of violent offenses, including shootings, attacks against security personnel, and incidents resulting in fatalities. Authorities emphasized that every operation was carried out based on intelligence gathering, criminal investigations, and in accordance with Indonesian law. Early June: Suspect in Freeport Employee Shooting Arrested in Puncak The series of operations began on June 6, 2026 , when the Cartenz Peace Oper...

Intan Jaya, Central Papua — Several civilians were reportedly injured following a grenade explosion in Danggoa Village, Agisiga District, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua. Following the incident, security authorities and government agencies moved quickly to provide medical assistance to the victims while launching an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion. The Habema Joint Regional Defense Command (Koops TNI Habema) emphasized that the explosion was not connected to any military operation. According to operational records, no TNI patrols or military activities were being conducted in the area at the time of the incident. The clarification was issued in response to various claims and speculation circulating among the public. The government stressed that the safety of civilians remains a top priority in all security-related policies implemented in Papua. As a result, victim assistance and the investigation process are being carried out transparently to ensure th...

Yahukimo, Papua Highlands — Joint security forces have successfully arrested two members of an Armed Criminal Group (KKB) who are suspected of being involved in the shooting attack on a vehicle used by Indonesian Marine Corps personnel in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands. The arrests are part of ongoing law enforcement efforts aimed at maintaining regional security and protecting communities from armed violence. The two suspects were apprehended following a series of investigations and intelligence-gathering operations conducted after the shooting incident, which had disrupted security conditions in the area. Authorities described the arrests as evidence of their commitment to pursuing individuals responsible for criminal acts that threaten both civilians and security personnel. Chronology of the Attack on the Marine Vehicle The shooting incident occurred when a vehicle carrying Indonesian Marine Corps personnel was traveling through an area in Yahukimo Regency. The attack repor...

  Yahukimo, Papua Highlands — The attempted escape of a wanted operations commander of an Armed Criminal Group (KKB) came to an end in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Highlands, after joint personnel from the Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force and the Yahukimo Regional Police carried out a law enforcement operation. Authorities took measured action after the suspect allegedly attempted to flee and ignored repeated warnings while officers were trying to make an arrest. The individual, identified by the initials AP, also known as Y and AS, was reported to be the Operations Commander of the HSSBI Battalion (Muara Kali Heluk, Seng, Sulo, Baliem, Indol) under Kodap XVI Yahukimo. He had been on the authorities’ wanted list for approximately two months due to his alleged involvement in a number of armed violence incidents in the Yahukimo area. The successful operation is being viewed as part of broader efforts by security forces to maintain stability and protect local communit...

Pegunungan Bintang, Papua Highlands — Eight members of the Tentara Pembebasan Nasional Papua Barat–Organisasi Papua Merdeka (TPNPB-OPM) from Kodap XV/Ngalum Kupel in Kiwirok District, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, Papua Highlands, have officially declared their return to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). During the ceremony, they also surrendered several firearms and the Morning Star flag that had been in their possession. The declaration of loyalty took place at Kiwirok District Field on June 10, 2026, and was attended by representatives of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), district authorities, village heads, customary leaders, religious figures, community leaders, and hundreds of residents from 12 villages across the Kiwirok area. The event has been widely viewed as a significant step toward strengthening peace, security stability, and regional development in the Papua Highlands. Residents attending the ceremony expressed optimism for a safer and mor...