Phillip Mehrtens' hostage-takers claim bribe was paid to secure release
The West Papua National Liberation Army held the New Zealand pilot for more than 19 months.
Government aware of new demands from rebels holding New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage
Phillip Mehrtens, a former Jetstar pilot, was taken hostage in February last year.
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Fears grow for hostage in Indonesia after murder of pilot
The plane was captured by rebels who set it ablaze, before abducting Mr Mehrtens. Phillip Mark Mehrtens, the New Zealand pilot being held hostage in the Papuan Highlands. The rebels threatened ...
Rebels who kidnapped Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens in West Papua propose terms of release
Rebels in Indonesia’s West Papua region have proposed the terms of release for the New Zealand pilot taken hostage almost 18 months ago. The armed faction of the West Pa ...