The flight to freedom of Phillip Mehrtens, the NZ pilot who survived 594 days in captivity
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The flight to freedom of Phillip Mehrtens, the NZ pilot who survived 594 days in captivity
In February 2023 his plane was stormed by independence fighters in West Papua who said he may never be released and threatened to kill him. Somehow, Mehrtens survived and is now a free man. On 7 ...7 hours ago -
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A New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia's Papua region
A New Zealand pilot held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region of Indonesia has been freed by separatist rebelsYesterday - New Zealand -
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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 ...2 days ago - New Zealand -
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Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped and held captive by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region.2 days ago -
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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 days ago - New Zealand -
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Separatist rebels free New Zealand pilot who's been held hostage for over a year in Papua, Indonesian authorities say
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Separatist rebels say Indonesian army attacks threaten the safety of kidnapped New Zealand pilot
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 ...3 days ago - New Zealand -
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