Diplomacy
Small Plane Attacked in Papua, Pilot Dies - Allegedly by KKB
A small aircraft, PK-RCY belonging to PT AMA, was attacked, burned, and its pilot killed in Papua Pegunungan, allegedly by the KKB (separatist armed group). Seven passengers were also on board. Authorities are investigating the full details of the incident.
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