Eight suspected members of a Papuan armed criminal group (KKB) have been arrested by Indonesia's Cartenz Peace Task Force in ...

The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping ...

The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping ...

The kidnapping of pilot Phillip Mehrtens was ended through negotiation. This is a lesson for the Prabowo govt about how to resolve the Papua conflict.

Footage has emerged of the moments New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens was released after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia's West Papua region.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens was held for 19 months, drawing international attention to violent insurgency in Indonesia.

Phillip Mehrtens, 38, was released on Sept. 21 by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) insurgent group after 19 months in captivity. Sebby Sambom, a spokesman for the group, said the ...

Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months after being kidnapped by armed separatists in Indonesia's Papua, authorities said on Saturday. Mehrtens was freed and picked ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is able to share new details following the release of New Zealander Phillip Mehrtens in Papua, Indonesia. Mr Peters says with Mr Mehrtens safely back with family ...

Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from Christchurch, was working for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air when he was abducted by rebels from a remote airport on Feb. 7, 2023.

The family of kidnapped New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens expresses thanks to all parties involved in his release, including the rebels for taking care of him during more than a year and a half ...