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Jayawijaya cultural festival shooting

Overview

On August 8, 2026, a shooting incident occurred near the entrance of the Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Walesi, Jayawijaya, Papua Pegunungan. Two civilians, Laode Muhammad Kojo (43) and Salbiah (50), were injured when their Mitsubishi Triton, which was delivering supplies to the festival site, was targeted. The vehicle sustained multiple bullet holes in the hood and the driver's door.

The victims were treated at RSUD Wamena, where they were reported to be in stable and conscious condition. Investigators recovered eight 5.56mm shell casings and several projectile fragments at the scene.

Security forces, including the TNI and Polri, identified the suspected perpetrators as members of the Kodap III Ndugama group, a component of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB-OPM), potentially led by Egianus Kogoya. Preliminary investigations suggest the attack may have been an attempt to disrupt the festival following an increased military security presence in the region. In response, the festival was temporarily suspended to allow for crime scene investigations and a manhunt, while foreign tourists were evacuated under protection. Despite the incident, local government officials expressed a commitment to continuing the festival to preserve regional cultural heritage and tourism.

Entities

TNI · Baliem Valley Cultural Festival · Polri · Jayawijaya · Ni Luh Puspa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Two civilians were injured in a shooting near the Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Jayawijaya, Papua. www.ule.co.id · en.antaranews.com · en.tempo.co
[● 3 SOURCES] The victims were identified as Laode Muhammad (43) and Salbiah (50). www.ule.co.id · en.antaranews.com · en.tempo.co
[● 3 SOURCES] The shooting occurred around 12:45–12:50 PM local time on Saturday, August 8, 2026. www.ule.co.id · en.antaranews.com · en.tempo.co
[● 3 SOURCES] Investigators suspect the Kodap III Ndugama armed faction was responsible. www.ule.co.id · en.antaranews.com · en.tempo.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] The victims were in a Mitsubishi Triton vehicle delivering supplies to the festival. en.tempo.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police recovered eight 5.56mm shell casings from the scene. en.tempo.co

Timeline

4 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Jayawijaya cultural festival shooting injures two civilians
Two civilians were wounded in a shooting targeting a supply vehicle during the Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Jayawijaya, Papua. Authorities suspect the Kodap III Ndugama armed group.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Jayawijaya shooting injures two civilians near Baliem Valley Cultural Festival
Two civilians were injured in a shooting near the 2026 Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Jayawijaya, Papua. Authorities suspect KKB members are responsible and have temporarily suspended the festival.

Sources

antaranews.com · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · beautynury.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · halosemarang.id · inews.id · liputan6.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · minews.id · news.okezone.com · pemilu2024.harianjogja.com · regional.liputan6.com · sorong.tribunnews.com · sumsel.sindonews.com · tabengan.com · techno.bigmir.net · zakanyszek.hu

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