Indonesia hands over pilot Mehrtens to New Zealand authorities following his release from rebels
The Indonesian government has officially handed over New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens to New Zealand authorities at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta following his release from captivity.
Indonesia hands over pilot Mehrtens to New Zealand government
The Indonesian government handed over Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens, who was in captivity by the separatist group led by Egianus Kogoya since February
New Zealand Pilot Kidnapped by West Papua Rebels Freed After 20 Months in Captivity
Susi Air pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens has been freed after being held hostage for 20 months by the West Papua National Liberation Army
Separatist rebels say Indonesian army attacks threaten the safety of kidnapped New Zealand pilot
Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have warned that military attacks in recent days to rescue a New Zealand pilot who was taken hostage over a year ago could instead threaten his safety.
Separatist Rebels Release New Zealand pilot After 19 Months in Indonesia's Papua
Jakarta: The New Zealand pilot who's been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said Saturday. Philip Mark Mehrtens,
New Zealand Pilot Freed After Year-Long Ordeal in Papua
New Zealander Philip Mark Mehrtens, held hostage for over a year by separatist rebels in Papua, has been released, according to Indonesian authorities. Mehrtens, who worked for Susi Air, was handed over to the Cartenz Peace Taskforce and is now undergoing health checks.
Pilot held hostage by rebels for 19 months in major development
The pilot was taken hostage 19 months ago when rebels ambushed his plane as he took five passengers to a remote area of Indonesia, with rebels shooting another pilot last month
Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months in Indonesia’s Papua region
The New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said Saturday.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua, the Indonesian police said in a statement on Saturday.
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New Zealand pilot freed in Indonesia after 19 months in rebel captivity
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.
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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 ...
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NZ pilot Mehrtens in touch with family following release: Police
The Papua Police announced that New Zealand pilot Mark Mehrtens, recently freed from the Free Papua Movement's (OPM's) ...
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Susi Air Pilot from New Zealand Philip Mehrtens is Finally Free
ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens was finally freed by the Cartenz Task Force (Joint Indonesian ...
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New Zealand pilot, held hostage by separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region for over a year, walks free
The pilot was identified as Philip Mark Mehrtens who hailed from Christchurch and was working for Indonesian aviation ...