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New Zealand Pilot Freed by Papua Rebels in Indonesia - TaiwanPlus News
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed after being held captive by separatist rebels in Indonesia for 19 months.
New Zealand, Indonesia rubbish bribe claims for pilot’s release: ‘this is a disgrace’
The release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity has sparked controversy as Papuan rebels claimed payments ...
The Phnom Penh Post9h
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 ...
Jakarta Globe23h
Philip Mehrtens Handed Over to New Zealand Embassy
Agus explained that the release was achieved through diplomatic efforts and negotiations, avoiding the need for military ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore3h
Indonesia, New Zealand deny Papua rebel claim 'bribe' paid for pilot release
JAKARTA: Jakarta and Wellington denied on Monday (Sep 23) a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New ...
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 ...
Expert claims NZ wouldn't have paid a bribe for Philip Mehrtens' release from West Papua
RNZ has reported the West Papua National Liberation Army claims it was paid a bribe, but Foreign Affairs Minister Winston ...
Khaleej Times16h
NZ pilot 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 ...
New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels
A New Zealand pilot, kidnapped in Indonesia’s Papua region over a year ago, has been released. Phillip Mark Mehrtens, 38, who worked for Susi Air, was abducted from a remote airport in February 2023.