21/09/2024 07:46 (UTC)

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

Timika, Sep 21 (EFE).- New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed by Papua rebels 19 months after he was taken hostage, authorities of Indonesia and New Zealand announced Saturday.

Mehrtens was kidnapped by fighters from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) on Feb. 7 last year after landing a Susi Air plane in the remote Nduga regency. Five local passengers were released and the plane was set alight. (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY CARTENZ 2024 PEACE OPERATION TASK FORCE.

FOOTAGE SHOWS SUSI AIR PILOT PHILIP MARK MEHRTENS SITTING WITH OFFICIALS AFTER BEING FREED IN TIMIKA, PAPUA PROVINCE, INDONESIA.

Metadata

Date: 21/09/2024 07:44 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 61 seconds
Reference: 7001399866
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