Coordinating Minister Djamari: Terrorism in Indonesia Relatively Under Control

Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs General (Ret.) Djamari Chaniago stated that the threat of terrorism in Indonesia is currently relatively under control, but all parties must remain vigilant. “Terrorism in Indonesia today is relatively under control. This is reflected in the country’s success in maintaining a declining trend in the number of terrorist incidents in recent years,” Djamari said in Jakarta on Monday, 27 July 2026. He noted that the 2026 Global Terrorism Index categorises Indonesia as a medium-impact country, while the 2026 Global Peace Index states that Indonesia has a medium level of peace. According to Djamari, this achievement underscores the effectiveness of prevention and law enforcement efforts resulting from collaboration among various parties, including the government, law enforcement agencies, the community, academics, and international partners. This positive outcome is inseparable from the continuity of policies through the National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism that Leads to Terrorism (RAN PE). He stated that the RAN PE policy is part of the state’s effort to carry out its constitutional mandate to protect the entire nation and all the blood of Indonesia. Therefore, Djamari welcomed the initiative of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) to strengthen collaboration in implementing Presidential Regulation Number 8 of 2026 concerning the RAN PE for 2026–2029. Furthermore, the Coordinating Minister emphasised that Indonesia remains committed to being an active and constructive partner in responding to the transnational threat of violent extremism. He expressed hope that Indonesia’s good practices in preventing and countering terrorism could serve as a positive contribution to global prevention efforts and international peace and security. Despite these positive achievements, Djamari reminded all parties not to be complacent and urged relevant ministries and agencies to continue striving to maintain the progress made and to remain constantly alert. “The need for vigilance must remain part of our concern,” he stressed. This alertness is emphasised because arrests of terror suspects still occur in Indonesia. In addition, extremism continues to be spread through new methods. He added that the threat is currently transforming globally through technological developments and the internet, with digital spaces being misused for terrorist purposes such as spreading propaganda, recruitment, and financing.