Concerns Indonesia will launch assault after NZ pilot released

Update: 2024-09-25

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West Papua freedom advocates are concerned Indonesia will launch a military assault now that New Zealand pilot Phillip Merhtens has been released. Mr Merhtens was held captive for almost 600 days by the West Papua National Liberation Army after landing his plane in Nduga provence. The Indonesian government said it's a "baseless accusation" - but experts are concerned, Caleb Fotheringham has more.

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Concerns Indonesia will launch assault after NZ pilot released

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Concerns Indonesia will launch assault after NZ pilot released

Concerns Indonesia will launch assault after NZ pilot released