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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.

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.

Academia 3 years ago

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Lesson learned from the kidnapping in Papua

If the state can improve the conditions of the displaced people in Nduga, it will be able to regain trust among the Nduga people and the TPNPB to find a solution to rescue the hostage.

Europe 4 years ago

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Dutch Prime Minister 'targeted for kidnapping by drug gangs': reports

The threat against Rutte, who is known for riding his bike around town with little security, comes after the Dutch government pledged a crackdown on organised crime groups following the murder of a prominent investigative reporter in August.

SE Asia 4 years ago

Three Indonesian hostages rescued in Philippines: Police

Three Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants more than a year ago have been rescued in the southern Philippines, police said Friday.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Lady Gaga's dogs safely returned: LA police

World 5 years ago

Gunmen storm Nigerian school, kidnap students

The attackers stormed the Government Science college in the Kagara district at around 2 a.m., overwhelming the school's security detail, local residents said.

National 5 years ago

Kidnapped teenager reunites with family after 11 years with help of Google Maps

A 17-year-old teenager from Sragen, Central Java who was kidnapped when he was a young child has been reunited with his family after 11 years apart, all thanks to Google Maps.

National 5 years ago

Ministry condemns sexual assault, kidnapping of disabled minor

A case of sexual assault against a disabled minor has prompted a police investigation into a 39-year-old East Java man.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Indonesian held hostage by Abu Sayyaf killed in gunfire in Philippines

The fisherman, identified as LB, was among five Indonesian sailors abducted by the militant group in January and held captive in the southern Philippines.

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