Indonesian Forces Rescue 18 Freeport Workers From Rebel Siege in Papua

Indonesian military rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua - Archipelago

Indonesian military rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post

Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

JAKARTA: The Indonesian military has rescued 18 workers who were surrounded by armed rebels for three days at gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia's outpost in the insurgency-plagued Papua region, officials said on Thursday (Jan 15).The rebel group - the Free Papua Movement- says it is fighting for secess

Daring Rescue in Papua: Indonesian Military Saves 18 Workers

Daring Rescue in Papua: Indonesian Military Saves 18 Workers In a bold rescue operation, the Indonesian military has safely evacuated 18 workers from Freeport Indonesia who were besieged by armed rebels at a company outpost in the troubled Papua region. The Free Papua Movement, an insurgent group, seeks to achieve secession from Indonesia, which has governed over half of the mineral-rich island since 1969 following Dutch colonial rule.The ordeal…

No shots fired as Indonesian military rescues Freeport workers trapped by rebels in Papua

JAKARTA, Jan 15 — Indonesian military rescued 18 workers at gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia that had been......