Video released of captured NZ pilot by Papua separatists
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New Zealand pilot kidnapped by Papuan separatists
Separatists in the Indonesian province of Papua have taken a New Zealand pilot hostage and threatened not to release him until the region's independence is recognised. On Tuesday, they shared photos and a video of them outlining their demands. The abducted man visible on them appears to be in good health, 'Reuters assessed.
New Zealand hostage pilot appears in photos with armed West Papua rebels
By Teele Rebane and Angus Watson, CNN Separatist fighters in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have released a series of images showing a pilot from New Zealand who was taken hostage more than a week ago. The photos released on Tuesday show the pilot, identified by local police as Philip Mehrtens, standing fully clothed and apparently uninjured among a group of fighters who are holding guns, bows and arrows and other weapons. Mehrtens was capture…
New Zealand pilot pictured after being taken hostage by rebels in Indonesia's Papua province
Rebels say Phillip Mark Mehrtens won't be harmed as long as there's not an armed intervention by Indonesia - but the government hasn't ruled out "other efforts" if negotiations fail.
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