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TNI ready to strike rebels holding NZ pilot, but awaiting govt command
Archipelago 3 years ago

TNI ready to strike rebels holding NZ pilot, but awaiting govt command

The Indonesian Military (TNI) has said it is ready to launch a strike against the West Papuan rebel group holding a New Zealand national hostage but will wait for the command from the government, as negotiations are ongoing.
Papua rebels call for UN mediation in New Zealand hostage video
Archipelago 3 years ago

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Papua rebels call for UN mediation in New Zealand hostage video

Pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who works for the small, domestic Susi Air service, was abducted by the armed wing of Free Papua Movement (OPM) on Feb. 7 after landing at an airstrip in the Nduga district.
Military option ready, but TNI continuing dialogue in pilot rescue: Commander
Archipelago 3 years ago

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Military option ready, but TNI continuing dialogue in pilot rescue: Commander

Yudo suggested he was concerned that civilians could be hurt if a military operation to rescue Mehrtens was carried out.
TNI chief rejects New Zealand help in freeing pilot
Archipelago 3 years ago

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TNI chief rejects New Zealand help in freeing pilot

Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Adm. Yudo Margono has turned down New Zealand's offer of assistance in an operation to release the New Zealander pilot who has been held hostage by an armed Papuan rebel group in Nduga regency, Papua Highlands, for about a month.
Negotiation still the best policy
Editorial 3 years ago

Negotiation still the best policy

The government can seek assistance from credible organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to mediate a dialog with the armed group if the issue of trust is all that keeps the negotiation from positive results.
Susi Air dismisses claim pilot has ties to separatist group
Archipelago 3 years ago

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Susi Air dismisses claim pilot has ties to separatist group

Susi told a press conference that she knew Philip Mehrtens personally and that there was nothing to suggest he had ties to the organization.
Mahfud vows restraint as troops surround separatists holding NZ pilot
Archipelago 3 years ago

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Mahfud vows restraint as troops surround separatists holding NZ pilot

Philip Mehrtens, a Susi Air pilot, was taken hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TNPB) on Feb. 7 after landing in the remote region of Nduga. 
Indonesian Military set for long-term operation to rescue NZ pilot
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

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Indonesian Military set for long-term operation to rescue NZ pilot

The blending of TPNPB members with local civilians has been cited as the primary obstacle for the whole operation.
Envisioning a counterinsurgency strategy for Papua
Academia 3 years ago

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Envisioning a counterinsurgency strategy for Papua

The development approach to the Papua issue will only succeed if it is part of a counterinsurgency strategy that prioritizes a population-centric approach, rather than the conventional approach of finding and destroying enemy forces.
Police claim Wamena ‘conducive’ after 10 killed in riot
Society 3 years ago

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Police claim Wamena ‘conducive’ after 10 killed in riot

Papua Police say that the turmoil in Wamena in the easternmost region of Papua has de-escalated, after 10 people were killed during a riot triggered by rumors that a child had been kidnapped.

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