2) Highland Papua readies 42-hectare complex for state offices
3) The TPNPB is responsible for the deaths of two Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) soldiers in Maybra
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1) Two Soldiers Killed After TNI-OPM Shootout in Maybrat, Papua
Reporter Novali Panji Nugroho
March 23, 2026 | 06:35 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) has claimed responsibility for a shootout with the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) at a military post in Sori Village, Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua. The exchange of fire between OPM and TNI took place on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
TPNPB-OPM spokesperson Sebby Sambom stated that the attack resulted in casualties. He said, "Two military personnel were killed, and another person was critically injured" in a statement on Monday, March 23, 2026.
The armed criminal group also claimed to have seized weapons taken by TNI soldiers in the shootout. Sebby stated that two long-barreled firearms and various military logistics had been taken to the OPM headquarters in the Maybrat area. "The current situation following the attack on the military post has caused civilians to fear and evacuate due to the possibility of retaliatory attacks or military operations against residential areas," said Sebby.
The deaths of two TNI soldiers in the shootout with OPM in Maybrat were confirmed by the Commander of the 181/Praja Vira Tama Military Region, Brigadier General Slamet Riyadi. The two casualties were from the Navy, namely Marine Private AS and Marine Private ES.
Both casualties were evacuated to the R. Oetojo Sorong Naval Hospital. Meanwhile, one soldier who was shot, identified as Marine Corporal ES, remains in critical condition. "We express our condolences for the loss of two members of the TNI AL forces who were part of the Habema Operation Task Force while performing their duties for the country," he said in a statement quoted by Antara on Monday, March 23, 2026.
He mentioned that the TNI is now increasing security and strengthening intelligence functions following the attack on the TNI post in Maybrat. Slamet stated that TNI has mapped out areas at risk of disturbances by armed criminal groups. "The addition of troops is being planned, including strengthening intelligence. Information from the public and intelligence agencies will continue to be developed," said this one-star general.
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2) Highland Papua readies 42-hectare complex for state offices
March 23, 2026 20:06 GMT+700
Wamena (ANTARA) - The Highland Papua provincial government reported the acquisition of 42 hectares of land in Wamena, Jayawijaya District, to build offices for essential institutions, including the regional police force.In a statement cited here on Monday, Highland Papua Governor John Tabo confirmed that his administration had allocated a land plot for the planned police base in Wouma.“We have prepared a site measuring about 10 hectares,” he said, noting that the government now awaits the police to commence construction.Tabo added that his side also plans buildings for the prosecutors’ office, a court, state auditors, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and other institutions.The governor highlighted that the planned construction is part of efforts to strengthen governance in Highland Papua, one of four new Papuan provinces established in 2022.Related news: Indonesia to build over 2,000 homes for tribal chief in Highland PapuaRelated news: Indonesia sets 2028 deadline for Papua government centersRelated news: Papua launches Healthy Program to strengthen primary health servicesTranslator: Tegar Nurfitra Putra Rofian
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3) The TPNPB is responsible for the deaths of two Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) soldiers in Maybrat.
March 23, 2026 in Politics, Law, and Security. Reading Time: 2 mins.
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Author: Admin Jub - Editor: Arjuna Pademme
Jayapura, Jubi – The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for the deaths of two Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) soldiers during a firefight in Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua, on Sunday (March 22, 2026).
According to information gathered, the firefight occurred in Sori Village, South Aifat District, Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua.
The incident killed Marine Private Elki Saputra, a member of Yonmar 10, Marine Private Andi Suvio, a member of Yonmar 7, and seriously injured Marine Private Eko Sutikno, a member of Yonmar 7.
The TPNPB National Commission Headquarters stated that the firefight with the TNI involved TPNPB troops from Kodap IV Sorong Raya, led by Brigadier General Denny Moos. The firefight occurred when TPNPB troops attacked a military post there.
"In addition to killing TNI soldiers, the TPNPB also seized two weapons and military supplies," said TPNPB spokesperson Sebby Sambom in a written press release on Monday (March 23, 2026).
The TPNPB National Commission Headquarters management appealed to President Prabowo Subianto and his staff, as well as the Indonesian military, to refrain from conducting military operations and to cease arbitrary arrests and shootings of civilians due to this incident.
"We are ready to take responsibility, and we appeal to the International Red Cross and international human rights organizations to assist civilians affected by the armed conflict throughout Papua," he said.
Quoted from various sources, the Commander of the 181st/Praja Vira Tama (PVT) Military Command (Korem), Brigadier General Slamet Riyadi, stated that his team already suspected the perpetrators of the attack.
"We will announce it once the information [about the perpetrators of the attack] is truly valid. We express our deepest condolences for the loss of our soldiers in the line of duty," said Slamet Riyadi, Sunday (March 22, 2026).
The Governor of Southwest Papua, Elisa Kambu, also expressed her condolences for the deaths of the two Indonesian Navy soldiers.
"On behalf of the Southwest Papua Provincial Government, I express my deepest condolences," said Elisa Kambu, Sunday (March 22, 2026).
She said this incident serves as a reminder to maintain increased vigilance and prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
"We must not allow an opportunity for an incident like this to happen again. We hope that in the future, no such actions will occur under any pretext," she said.
To date, a joint Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) team is reportedly still pursuing the attackers. The operation is focused on the Maybrat area and the route suspected to be the perpetrators' escape route. (*)
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