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Armed Group Says It Shot U.S. Pilot and Burned Plane in Papua
The West Papua National Liberation Army said it shot down a U.S. pilot and set fire to the civilian aircraft after it landed in Yahukimo. The group alleged the plane had carried Indonesian military personnel. Seven Papuan passengers were also aboard; their condition remains unknown.
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The West Papua National Liberation Army stated it shot a U.S. pilot and burned the civilian aircraft after the plane landed in Yahukimo, Papua. The group alleged the aircraft had been used to transport Indonesian military personnel.
Background on the Conflict West Papua's independence conflict has continued for decades with limited international attention. An incident involving a U.S. pilot brings new scrutiny to the long-running dispute. Source material from Reuters and AP, distributed via WarFront Witness, reported the claims.
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