Phillip Mehrtens, New Zealand pilot held captive in West Papua, freed after 19 months
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New Zealand pilot held captive in West Papua for 19 months ‘very happy’ after being freed
Phillip Mehrtens says he is looking forward to being reunited with family after release by rebels in the region. New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens said he was looking forward to being reunited ...25 minutes ago - New Zealand -
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Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
He was kidnapped by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region and spent more than 19 months in captivity.58 minutes ago -
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Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months of captivity in Indonesia's Papua region
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New Zealand pilot freed after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months in Indonesia’s Papua, authorities said on Saturday.2 hours ago - New Zealand -
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