Yogyakarta, September 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: Indonesia’s National Police on Friday inducted 150 personnel who will join the country’s latest Garuda Bhayangkara contingent for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
Brigadier General Untung Widyatmoko, Head of the National Police International Relations Division, said the induction marked the personnel’s readiness to serve with the 8th Formed Police Unit (FPU) under the UN peacekeeping mission.
The contingent comprises 124 male and 26 female police officers, who participated in the induction ceremony held at Parangtritis Beach in Yogyakarta.
The ceremony concluded a series of pre-deployment exercises conducted in Bantul and Gunungkidul districts from September 6 to 11, 2026.
Widyatmoko said the training locations were selected to strengthen the personnel’s operational capabilities, physical endurance and team cohesion ahead of their deployment. The terrain in the two districts was considered comparable to conditions they may encounter during their mission in the Central African Republic.
The training was designed to ensure that the personnel are mentally, physically and tactically prepared to carry out their responsibilities in the UN peacekeeping operation.
The Indonesian contingent is scheduled to serve in the Central African Republic for approximately 12 to 14 months, with personnel expected to be deployed in Bangui and other designated UN operational areas.
Widyatmoko expressed confidence that the contingent would carry out its duties professionally and contribute effectively to the UN peacekeeping mission.
He also emphasized that the deployment reflects Indonesia’s continued commitment to international peace and security while strengthening the country’s contribution to global peacekeeping efforts.
