Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months of captivity in Indonesia's Papua region
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Phillip Mehrtens, New Zealand pilot held captive in West Papua, freed after 19 months
The release follows an offer of terms made this week by rebels in the region. New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed after more than one-and-a-half years in captivity in Indonesia’s West ...1 hour ago - New Zealand -
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Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months of captivity in Indonesia's Papua region
Indonesian authorities said Saturday the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels1 hour ago - New Zealand -
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New Zealand pilot freed after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua
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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 ...23 hours ago - New Zealand -
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