Operation Madago Raya
Operation Madago Raya (), previously known as Operation Tinombala, is a joint police–military operation conducted by the Indonesian National Police and the Indonesian Armed Forces to capture and/or eliminate members of Mujahidin Indonesia Timur (MIT), an Indonesian terrorist group which supports ISIL and was commanded by Santoso. In 2016, the Indonesian military and police succeeded in killing Santoso, but the then Chief of the National Police Tito Karnavian continued the operation to ensure the region's safety from the remaining members of the group. Central Sulawesi governor Longki Djanggola praised the operation for its relatively humane methods , since several leaders of the group were successfully captured alive. Only 19 militants were however captured alive, while more than 40 were killed. Background. The operation was commenced by the Indonesian government to eradicate the MIT and prevent them from spreading terror to Indonesian and foreign citizens in Central Sulawesi. The operation, a continuation of both Operation Camar Maleo I & II, began in early March 2016 and is still ongoing. In 2014, MIT pledged their allegiance to ISIL and became a terrorist group. Their main figurehead was Santoso, though after his death and the arrests of other leaders, the remaining  eleven members hid in the jungles surrounding Poso, Central Sulawesi. On 17 February 2021, the operation was renamed to Operation Madago Raya. Timeline. On 18 July 2016, Indonesian forces claimed to have shot and killed MIT leader Santoso. Santoso's death may lead to the end of MIT. On 14 September 2016, Andika Eka Putra, one of the remaining members of the MIT, was killed. On 19 September 2016, Sobron was killed by Operation Tinombala's Task Force. On 16 May 2017, two MIT militants were killed in a firefight with Indonesian forces in Poso. One Indonesian soldier was wounded . On 3 August 2017, a farmer was killed after he was attacked by a terrorist in Parigi Moutong, Indonesia. On 1 March 2021, a firefight occurred between Indonesian Army and East Indonesia Mujahideen in the Andole Mountain area, Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi. As a result, two militants and one soldier died. On 11 July 2021, a firefight occurred between Indonesian Army and East Indonesia Mujahideen in the Batu Mountain area, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi. As a result, two militants died. On 17 July 2021, a firefight occurred between Indonesian Army and East Indonesia Mujahideen, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi . As a result, one militants died. On 18 September 2021, a firefight occurred between Indonesian Army and East Indonesia Mujahideen, districts torue, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi. As a result, two militants died include Ali Kalora the leader of East Indonesia Mujahideen. All casualties of members. As of September 18, 2021, the number of militants killed during the operation was of 48. Fourth-one of those killed were East Indonesia Mujahideen members, while six were members of the Turkestan Islamic Party. At least 19 more were arrested.