180 TNI Personnel Return from Peacekeeping Mission in Central Africa, Receive 2 National Awards

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A total of 180 Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel from the TNI Kizi Task Force Konga XXXVII-L/MINUSCA have returned to the homeland after completing a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.

Upon finishing their duties, the soldiers were awarded two honors from the government, namely the Satyalancana Santi Dharma and the Republic of Indonesia Peace Veteran Honorary Badge.

“The Satyalancana Santi Dharma award is conferred based on the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia Number 67/TL/Year 2026 regarding the bestowal of the Satyalancana Santi Dharma honor,” stated the press release from the TNI's Public Relations Division on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

“Meanwhile, the Peace Veteran Honorary Badge of the Republic of Indonesia is granted based on the Minister of Defense's Decree Number: Kep/331/M/II/2026 regarding the Recognition, Validation, and Bestowal of the Peace Veteran Honorary Badge of the Republic of Indonesia,” added the TNI's Public Relations Division.

TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto presented the two honors to three representatives of the soldiers at the Ahmad Yani GOR Field, TNI Headquarters, Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

The three soldiers honored were First Lieutenant Czi M Haikal Lazuardy Hartantio, Sergeant (K) Astri Husnul Khotimah, and Private Mar Reihan Okta Firnand.

Agus expressed his gratitude to the 180 soldiers for successfully completing their mission in the Central African Republic.

“Thank you and congratulations on your dedication, discipline, and professionalism demonstrated during the assignment,” said Agus.

In addition to the two awards from the Indonesian government, the TNI KIZI Task Force Konga XXXVII-L/MINUSCA also received the MINUSCA medal from the United Nations (UN).

The task force was also recognized by the Government of the Central African Republic.

“This is a testament to the success of the soldiers' service and a way of honoring the name of the TNI and the nation of Indonesia,” the TNI's Public Relations Division stated.