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Personnel from the Indonesian Military's (TNI) Habema Joint Operations Command evacuate the body of PT AMA pilot Nicholas F. Goselin, 29, on Thursday in Balinggama, Sobaham district, Yahukimo regency, Highland Papua. Authorities said Goselin was allegedly shot by members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB). (Antara/Handout/TNI Habema Joint Operations Command.)
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ndonesia on Friday extended its “deepest condolences” over the death of a United States pilot in Papua, following a fatal attack by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) and pledging to work with Washington as investigations continue.
In a statement received by The Jakarta Post, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang said Indonesian authorities, including a joint military and police task force, were taking the necessary steps to “address this case in accordance with applicable regulations.”
“The Government of Indonesia strongly condemns all forms of violence and armed attacks against the public, including civilians and public service facilities such as pioneer aviation services that support the connectivity for communities in remote areas,” Yvonne said.
She added that the ministry was coordinating with relevant parties, including the US Embassy in Jakarta, to facilitate consular assistance and the repatriation of the pilot’s remains.
Indonesia remained “firmly committed” to ensuring the safety and security of all members of the public, including foreign nationals, she went on to say.
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Tensions have once again escalated in restive Highland Papua province after American pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin was fatally shot on Thursday shortly after landing his aircraft in Yahukimo regency. The TPNPB later claimed responsibility, saying the attack was intended as a “message” to both Washington and Jakarta.
