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

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

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

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

The release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity has sparked controversy as Papuan rebels claimed payments ...

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

Indonesia did not pay any ransom to free Philip Mark Mehrtens, a Susi Air pilot from New Zealand abducted by a Papuan armed ...

The governments of Indonesia and New Zealand denied Monday a claim by rebels in Papua that a New Zealand pilot was freed from ...

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

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