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Coalition seeks more answers on Indonesia base • Apr. 16, 2025, 3:39 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Indonesia rejects reports Russia is seeking air force base access • Apr. 16, 2025, 3:39 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Australia asks Indonesia about Russian request to base aircraft in Papua • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:07 PM ET (Straits Times)
Indonesia says 17 people slain by Papua rebels were gold miners • Apr. 10, 2025, 9:31 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

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