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21/09/2024 20:24 (UTC)

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New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

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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Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens (C) arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma air base after being freed from captivity, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 September 2024. EFE/EPA/MAST IRHAM

Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens (C) is greeted by officials as he arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma air base after being freed from captivity, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 September 2024. EFE/EPA/MAST IRHAM

Indonesia Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto (C) accompanied by the Military Chief Agus Subiyanto (L) and the National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo (R) talks to media following the arrival of Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens at Halim Perdanakusuma air base after he was freed from captivity, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 September 2024. EFE/EPA/MAST IRHAM

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

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

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

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

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot released by Papua rebels after 19 months

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