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18/07/1999

Three years ago in Indonesia, the previously little-known Free Papua Movement focused the world's attention on the island of New Guinea when they kidnapped 24 people, including four Britons among that number. With the help of interviews with the kidnappers and eyewitness accounts, the bizarre story of the rescue mission is revealed for the first time.

English
  • Originally Aired July 18, 1999
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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