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New Zealand pilot held captive by West Papua rebels released after 19 months
A New Zealand pilot held captive by the West Papua National Liberation Army was released after 19 months. After lengthy ...
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Indonesia, New Zealand deny paying Papuan rebels to free Kiwi pilot
Rebel spokesman said Jakarta had “bribed” one of its commanders via a local politician to release hostage Phillip Mehrtens.
The Manila Times on MSN4h
No bribe paid for New Zealand pilot's release
The governments of Indonesia and New Zealand denied Monday a claim by rebels in Papua that a New Zealand pilot was freed from ...
The Diplomat7h
Pilot Freed After 19 Months in Rebel Captivity in Indonesia’s Papua Region
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.
Indonesia and New Zealand deny Papua rebel claim 'bribe' paid for pilot release
Jakarta and Wellington denied Monday a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was ...
Antara News10h
Indonesia paid no ransom to free NZ pilot Mehrtens: Minister
Indonesia did not pay any ransom to free Philip Mark Mehrtens, a Susi Air pilot from New Zealand abducted by a Papuan armed ...
Indonesia, NZ Deny Papua Rebel Claim 'Bribe' Paid For Pilot Release
Jakarta and Wellington denied Monday a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was ...
The Phnom Penh Post17h
Relief as New Zealand pilot freed from captivity in Papua New Guinea
Indonesian and New Zealand authorities rejoiced over the weekend as Philip Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot held hostage for 19 ...