Event Brief
West Papua separatists kill US pilot
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Summary: A Papua separatist group says it shot dead an American pilot who allegedly transported Indonesian troops.
WHO: Papua separatist group
WHAT: Said it shot dead an American pilot
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
WHERE: West Papua
WHY: The pilot was allegedly transporting Indonesian troops into the province.
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