Prabowo Awards Honor to Indonesian Police Peacekeeping Troops for Central Africa

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto awarded the Satyalancana Bhakti Buana honor to 127 personnel from the Indonesian National Police peacekeeping mission in Central Africa.

The honor was presented by Deputy National Police Chief, Police Chief Commissioner Wahyu Hadiningrat, to the Garuda Bhayangkara Task Force FPU 7 MINUSCA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic) personnel.

The award ceremony took place during a farewell and award event at Rupatama, the Indonesian National Police Headquarters in Jakarta, on Monday (19/10/2026).

This recognition was granted by Prabowo based on Presidential Decree Number 71/TK/Year 2024, dated September 7, 2024.

The personnel were acknowledged for their service in maintaining peace as part of the United Nations (UN) mission in Bangui, Central African Republic, over the past year.

In a speech delivered by Wahyu on behalf of National Police Chief General Suyudi, he expressed gratitude for the personnel's successful completion of their duties and safe return to Indonesia.

Wahyu stated that the dedication of the personnel has upheld the reputation of the Indonesian National Police and Indonesia on the international stage through their support for global peace missions.

“Through hard work, discipline, and commitment to humanity and world peace, you have brought honor to the Indonesian National Police, our nation, and country on an international level,” said Wahyu.

The three-star general also reminded the personnel to use this experience as a foundation for their continued service in their homeland.

“This return is not the end of your service but the beginning of new responsibilities,” he added.

What is the Satyalancana Bhakti Buana?

The Satyalancana Bhakti Buana is an honor from the President of the Republic of Indonesia for members of the Indonesian National Police or personnel who demonstrate high discipline while carrying out peacekeeping or international policing missions abroad.

The award is granted under several deployment criteria, including a minimum service period of two continuous months or six non-continuous months in a peace mission.