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American pilot shot dead and his plane set on fire by Papua rebels

Military spokesperson says body of American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin has been recovered

The Independent UK · Jul 3

US pilot 'killed', plane torched in Papua; rebels call attack a 'message' to America & Indonesia

Separatist rebels in Papua claim to have killed an American pilot and burned a civilian plane, alleging it ferried Indonesian military personnel. The West Papua National Liberation Army stated the attack was a message to the US and Indonesian governments. Authorities confirmed the aircraft was found burnt but could not…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Indonesia, NZ Deny Papua Rebel Claim 'Bribe' Paid For Pilot Release

Jakarta and Wellington denied Monday a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was freed from captivity over the weekend after they received payment from a local leader.

International Business Times · Sep 23, 2024

New Zealand pilot captured by Papuan fighters says he is ‘alive and well’ in new hostage video

A New Zealand pilot being held hostage by separatist forces in a remote region of Indonesia has said he is “alive and well” in a new hostage video.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

Kidnapped NZ pilot: Indonesian army attacks put him at risk

Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have released a video appearing to show the New Zealand pilot they took hostage in February saying that recent Indonesian military attacks threatened his safety

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Indonesia recovers bodies of 4 troops killed in Papua clash

Indonesian security forces have recovered the bodies of four government soldiers who were killed in a separatist attack while searching for a New Zealand pilot taken hostage by the rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Indonesia dismisses rebel claim of army deaths in Papua

Indonesia’s military chief has dismissed a separatist group claim that they had killed more than a dozen government soldiers who were searching for a New Zealand pilot taken hostage by the rebels in the restive Papua region

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Rebel gunmen attack Indonesian troops searching for New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, leaving dozens missing

At least six Indonesian soldiers were allegedly killed by rebel forces while searching for Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage since February.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Papua rebels claim to have killed nine army staff over NZ pilot’s release delay

Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region claim to have killed nine army personnel, after Jakarta did not respond to a negotiations call.

The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023

6 soldiers killed in attack in Indonesia's restive Papua

Separatist gunmen have opened fire on a military post in Indonesia’s restive Papua province, killing at least six soldiers and leaving dozens of others missing

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023