New Zealand pilot held hostage by West Papua rebels freed after 18 months
epa11617793 Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens (2-R) arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma air base after being freed from captivity, in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 September 2024. According to the police, the New Zealand national has been freed after being abducted and held hostage for 18 months by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) rebel group. EPA/MAST IRHAM
