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Indonesian military recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua
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Indonesian military recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua

Indonesia's military confirmed the recovery of the body of American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin, who was killed by separatist rebels in Papua. The incident occurred in the Yahukimo region of Highland Papua province, following an attack attributed to the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB). The separatists claimed the attack was a 'message' to the Indonesian and U.S. governments over their handling of the ongoing conflict in Papua. Military spokespersons stated the body was recovered and that investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators and locate other passengers. All seven passengers on board were identified as Papuans. The TPNPB released a video showing rebels holding the 'Morning Star' flag, a symbol of independence. This follows a similar kidnapping of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens in 2023.

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Indonesian military recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua

Indonesia's military confirmed the recovery of the body of American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin, who was killed by separatist rebels in Papua. The incident occurred in the Yahukimo region of Highland Papua province, following an attack attributed to the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB). The separatists claimed the attack was a 'message' to the Indonesian and U.S. governments over their handling of the ongoing conflict in Papua. Military spokespersons stated the body was recovered and that investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators and locate other passengers. All seven passengers on board were identified as Papuans. The TPNPB released a video showing rebels holding the 'Morning Star' flag, a symbol of independence. This follows a similar kidnapping of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens in 2023.

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