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The Guardian - World
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 ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
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