The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping.
This conflict got some media attention in the past year or so due to the move by West Papuan pro-independence guerilla forces ...
Video: New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens held hostage by West Papuan rebels is FINALLY freed after nightmare 19-month ordeal New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens broke down in tears as he spoke ...
Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months of captivity in Indonesia's Papua region
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A New Zealand pilot held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region was freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said Saturday. Phillip Mark Mehrtens, ...
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.
New Zealand pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens (centre, wearing blue pants) arrives at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airbase on Sep 21, 2024, after being held captive for 19 months in Papua by ...
Mr Peters will also express New Zealand's appreciation for Indonesia's assistance in securing the recent release of New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens, who was held hostage in Papua, Indonesia. Before ...
The visit to Indonesia also provides an opportunity for Peters to express New Zealand’s gratitude for Indonesia’s assistance in securing the recent release of New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens, who ...
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