JAKARTA: Jakarta and Wellington denied on Monday (Sep 23) a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New ...

Footage has been emerged of the final moments of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity. The West ...

A New Zealand pilot held captive by the West Papua National Liberation Army was released after 19 months. After lengthy ...

Rebel spokesman said Jakarta had “bribed” one of its commanders via a local politician to release hostage Phillip Mehrtens.

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Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.

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Jakarta and Wellington denied Monday a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was ...

Papuan rebels claim a ransom was paid for New Zealander Phillip Mehrtens’ release after 19 months in captivity ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed after being held captive by separatist rebels in Indonesia for 19 months.

Mr Mehrtens was taken hostage in February 2023 by the West Papua National Liberation Army, which is pushing for independence ...

On behalf of the ULMWP, I wholeheartedly welcome the release of Phillip Mehrtens after one and a half years in captivity. The ...