New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months | Multimedia

Date: 21/09/2024 06:42 (UTC)
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Source: EFE
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping
Crime, law and justice » Police
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)

Jakarta, 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.

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Date: 21/09/2024 06:58 (UTC)
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Source: EFE
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping
Crime, law and justice » Police
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)

An undated handout photo from Cartenz Peace Operation shows New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens after his release from Papua rebel captivity in Indonesia. EFE/HANDOUT/Cartenz Peace Operation

Date: 21/09/2024 06:58 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Author: Cartenz Peace Operation
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping
Crime, law and justice » Police
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)

An undated handout photo from Cartenz Peace Operation shows New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens after his release from Papua rebel captivity in Indonesia. EFE/HANDOUT/Cartenz Peace Operation

Date: 21/09/2024 06:58 (UTC)
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Source: EFE
Author: TPNPB
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping
Crime, law and justice » Police
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)

A handout photo provided by the TPNPB in March 2023 shows New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens surrounded by Papuan rebels. EFE/HANDOUT/TPNPB

Date: 21/09/2024 07:44 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping

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.

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New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

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Date: 21/09/2024 07:51 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Crime, law and justice » Crime » Kidnapping
Crime, law and justice » Police
Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
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