US EditionNew Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago
- Phillip Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from Christchurch, was abducted by rebels on February 7, 2023, while working for Susi Air in Papua.
- Indonesian authorities announced that Mehrtens was freed in good health after being held hostage for over 19 months.
- His family expressed gratitude to the New Zealand Government and various organizations for their support during the ordeal.
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New Zealand Pilot Freed After 19 Months in Captivity
New Zealand Pilot Freed After 19 Months in Captivity New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months after being kidnapped by armed separatists in Indonesia's Papua, authorities said on Saturday.Mehrtens was freed and picked up by a joint team in the Nduga area, undergoing health check-ups and a psychological examination in Timika regency, the Indonesian police said in a statement. After being shown on Indonesia's Metro TV…
A New Zealand pilot held captive by rebels in Indonesia's Papua province for 19 months has been freed in good health.
New Zealand Pilot Freed After 19 Months In Rebel Captivity In Indonesia
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua region and is in good health despite the 19-month ordeal, Indonesian and New Zealand authorities said Saturday. Phillip Mehrtens, 38, was working for Indonesian airline Susi Air when he was snatched by rebels from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) insurgent group at Papua's Nduga airport on February 7 last year. A joint task f…
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Live MintA New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region
A New Zealand pilot held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region of Indonesia was freed Saturday by separatist rebels.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago - Nigeria News Update
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from captivity after more than 19 months following his abduction by Indonesian rebels early last year.
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