US Pilot Killed in Papua
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An American pilot, Nicholas F. Goselin, was shot and killed by the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) in Indonesia's Papua region. The group claimed responsibility, stating the killing was a warning to the UN, the US, and the Netherlands, prompting Indonesia's TNI to increase troop presence in the area.
TNI to Add Troops in Yahukimo After Pilot Shooting
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West Papua group claims US pilot killing was warning to UN, US, Netherlands
The West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM) has claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting of US pilot Nicholas F. Goselin and the burning of his aircraft in Yahukim…