Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
A New Zealand pilot who has been freed more than 19 months after being taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia says he is "very happy" to be going home to his family. Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped by West Papua National Liberation Army fighters in February 2023 and was released after lengthy negotiations into the care of Indonesian officials on Saturday.
Pilot held hostage by rebels for 19 months in major development
The pilot was taken hostage 19 months ago when rebels ambushed his plane as he took five passengers to a remote area of Indonesia, with rebels shooting another pilot last month
Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months of captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region
Indonesian authorities said Saturday the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels.
Separatist rebels free New Zealand pilot who's been held hostage for over a year in Papua, Indonesian authorities say
Separatist rebels free New Zealand pilot who's been held hostage for over a year in Papua, Indonesian authorities say
Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months in Indonesia's Papua region
Indonesian authorities said Saturday the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels.
New Zealand pilot held hostage in Papua region freed by rebels
A New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said Saturday.
Separatist Rebels Release New Zealand pilot After 19 Months in Indonesia's Papua
Jakarta: The New Zealand pilot who's been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said Saturday. Philip Mark Mehrtens,
New Zealand Pilot Phillip Mehrtens Freed From Captivity in Indonesia's Papua
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months after being kidnapped by armed separatists in Indonesia's Papua, authorities said on Saturday. Mehrtens was freed and picked up by a joint team in the Nduga area,
New Zealand pilot freed in Indonesia after 19 months in rebel captivity
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua region and is in good health despite the 19-month ordeal, Indonesian and New Zealand authorities said Saturday.
Indonesia Rebels Release New Zealand Pilot From Captivity: Police
Rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua have released New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens from captivity, Indonesian police said Saturday, more than a year and a half after he was kidnapped.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by rebels after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region
Papua was incorporated into Indonesia in 1969 under a United Nations-sponsored ballot that was widely seen as a sham.
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