Body of American pilot killed in Indonesian separatist conflict recovered
Summary
Indonesian forces found the body of an American pilot killed in an attack by separatist rebels in Papua. The rebels oppose Indonesian control over the region and targeted the plane, claiming it broke their ban on civilian flights in their area.Key Facts
- American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin was shot dead after landing in Papua’s Yahukimo regency.
- Rebels from the Free Papua Movement attacked the plane, burned it, and raised their independence flag.
- The plane carried seven indigenous Papuan civilians who were not harmed.
- Rebels said they banned civilian flights used by the Indonesian military; the military denied this.
- The conflict in Papua has lasted over 60 years, with frequent violence between rebels and Indonesian forces.
- Rebels demand international talks to resolve the conflict and blame Indonesia, the U.S., the Netherlands, and the UN for not addressing the problems.
- Previous attacks on foreign pilots in the Papua region have resulted in abductions and deaths.
- Papua was integrated into Indonesia in 1969 after a disputed UN-backed vote, which led to ongoing tensions.
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