Rebels holding New Zealand pilot hostage claim they’ve killed ... - CNN
WEBApr 17, 2023 · CNN — Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region say they have killed at least 13 Indonesian military soldiers after the army sent troops in search of captured New Zealand pilot, Phillip...
Nduga hostage crisis - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nduga hostage crisis began on 7 February 2023 when Free Papua Movement (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua Merdeka, OPM) insurgents attacked a plane and took its pilot and all five passengers hostage. While the passengers were soon released, New Zealander pilot Phillip Mark Mehrtens remains in captivity.
Phillip Mehrtens: Militants squabble over fate of New Zealand pilot …
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been held hostage by militants in West Papa since March 7, 2023. West Papua National Liberation Army/Reuters/FILE. CNN — Militant rebels in...
New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia - BBC
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · EPA/Handout. Indonesian police have been conducting a search and rescue operation. A New Zealand pilot has been taken hostage by separatist fighters in Indonesia's Papua region. Philip...
New video shows NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens alive and well nearly …
WEBApr 26, 2023 · A New Zealand pilot being held hostage in Indonesia's remote Papua region says the Indonesian Army has been dropping bombs in the area where a separatist group is holding him. Key points: The West Papua Liberation Army has released a new video showing pilot Phillip Mehrtens alive and well. …
New Zealand pilot kidnapping: Indonesia's West Papua conflict
WEB17 April 2023. By Nicholas Yong & Jonathan Head,BBC News. Getty Images. Philip Mehrtens was taken hostage by Papuan rebels in February. The kidnapping of a New Zealand pilot by...
Video released of captured NZ pilot by Papua separatists
WEBFeb 14, 2023 · BBC News. Separatist fighters in Indonesia's Papua region have released video footage of a New Zealand pilot taken hostage seven days ago. Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped after landing his...
New Zealand pilot held hostage by separatist fighters in Indonesia
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · 3 minute read. Updated 2:26 AM EST, Wed February 8, 2023. Link Copied! CNN — Separatist fighters in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have captured a pilot from New Zealand and are holding...
Separatist rebels take New Zealand pilot hostage in Papua
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · Published 10:30 PM PDT, February 7, 2023. JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — Separatist rebels set fire to a small plane carrying six people after it landed at a remote airport in Indonesia’s restive Papua province and took its pilot, a New Zealand citizen, hostage early Tuesday, police and rebels said.
Papua independence fighters release images of New Zealand pilot hostage ...
WEBFeb 14, 2023 · New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens was taken hostage by West Papuan rebels last week after he landed a plane at a remote airstrip. The Free Papua Organisation says it will not release him until Indonesia grants independence to the Papua provinces. Videos and photos of Mr Mehrtens were released to prove he is alive and well.
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