Papua separatists claim to have shot dead a US pilot who transported Indonesian troops
Summary
A Papua separatist group said it killed an American pilot whose plane was carrying Indonesian troops into a conflict area in Papua. The group also claimed to have burned the plane because it ignored their warning to stop civilian flights in their zones.Key Facts
- The West Papua Liberation Army (TPNPB) said they shot dead an American pilot named Nicholas F. Goselin.
- The pilot was flying a plane operated by the Indonesian airline PT AMA.
- The incident happened in Balinggama village, Yahukimo regency, Papua.
- TPNPB claims civilian flights are being used to move Indonesian military personnel and supplies into their territory.
- The separatists had issued an ultimatum banning civilian flights in their areas.
- The group called on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to start peace talks about the Papua conflict.
- They also asked the United Nations to help organize talks between the government, the separatists, and Papuan representatives.
- TPNPB warned they might attack other civilian planes if they keep helping Indonesian military operations.
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