Rebels in Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua have released a video claiming they shot dead an American pilot and burned a civilian aircraft, describing the attack as a message to the United States government. In the footage, fighters are seen carrying rifles and axes while raising the Morning Star flag, a symbol of Papuan independence. The video was shared by the separatist group TPNPB. Reuters said it could not independently verify the location or the date of the footage. The attack comes amid a decades-long separatist insurgency in resource-rich Papua, where violence has intensified as rebel groups have gained access to more sophisticated weapons. Cary Johnston tells you more on Spotlight.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Papua Rebels Kill American Pilot, Burn Civilian Plane
00:37 - TPNPB Rebel Commander Takes Responsibility
00:54 - Military Rejects Rebels' Version of Events
01:16 - Rebels Issue Warning to Indonesia and the US
01:57 - Pilot's Body Recovered in Military Operation
02:10 - Manhunt Begins as Red Zones Are Declared
02:46 - Rebels Justify the Attack
03:10 - Understanding the Papua Conflict
03:35 - Foreign Pilots Become Repeated Targets
04:04 - The Controversial 1969 Integration of Papua
04:37 - Why the Papua Conflict Still Persists

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