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Philip Mehrtens
Pilot Freed After 19 Months in Rebel Captivity in Indonesia’s Papua Region
By Niniek Karmini and Charlotte Graham-McLay
Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.
Papuan Separatists Killed New Zealand Helicopter Pilot, Indonesia Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The report came as a separatist group said it was willing to release another pilot from New Zealand who was abducted in February 2023.
Papuan Rebel Group Says It Is Willing to Release Abducted New Zealand Pilot
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement hinted at disagreements within the separatist movement, which could complicate Philip Mehrtens' release.
Could the Papua Hostage Situation Have Been Prevented?
By Aprila Wayar
As the hostage-taking of New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens enters its sixth consecutive month, his whereabouts in eastern Indonesia remain unknown.
Papuan Separatists Threaten to Execute New Zealand Pilot
By Sebastian Strangio
The West Papuan National Liberation Army says that it will shoot Philip Mehrtens if the Indonesian government does not agree to independence talks within two months.
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