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Papua Rebels Burn Plane, Threaten US and Indonesia

7/2/2026

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  • Papua separatists said the burning of a plane at Yahukimo airport was a message to the United States and Indonesia over grievances.
  • Authorities have not confirmed Nicholas F. Gosselin’s death, though he was on a PT AMA plane with seven passengers.
  • Sebby Sambom said the plane violated the rebels’ ultimatum by dropping Indonesian troops, prompting rebels to raise the Star flag, brandish weapons, and announce the attack in a video.