Indonesian and New Zealand authorities rejoiced over the weekend as Philip Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot held hostage for 19 ...
A New Zealand pilot, kidnapped in Indonesia’s Papua region over a year ago, has been released. Phillip Mark Mehrtens, 38, who worked for Susi Air, was abducted from a remote airport in February 2023.
Agus explained that the release was achieved through diplomatic efforts and negotiations, avoiding the need for military ...
The Indonesian government has officially handed over New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens to New Zealand authorities at ...
Calls for a peaceful resolution to the continuing conflict in Papua have grown following the release of New Zealand pilot ...