Whale Large Capital
  • Politics
  • World News
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • World News
  • Business
  • Investing

Whale Large Capital

World News

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua

by September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua

West Papua, Indonesia — New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua, the Indonesian police said in a statement on Saturday.

An armed faction of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), led by Egianus Kogoya, kidnapped Mehrtens on Feb. 7, 2023, after he landed a small commercial plane in the remote, mountainous area of Nduga.

“We are prioritising approach through religious leaders, church leaders, traditional leaders and Egianus Kogoya’s close family to minimise casualties and maintain the safety of the pilot,” said the chief of Cartenz 2024 Peace Operations, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani.

Mehrtens was freed and picked up by a joint team in Nduga Regency and is undergoing health check-ups and a physiological examination in Timika regency, the police said.

The police they would hold a press conference later.

This post appeared first on cnn.com
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Goodbye, ‘welcome culture.’ Germany bows to far-right pressure and tightens its borders
next post
Is the UN past the point of no return? World leaders debate in New York next week

You may also like

They call it ‘Merzcron’: The EU’s Franco-German engine...

June 26, 2025

Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10...

April 15, 2025

Israeli military recovers body of elusive Hamas leader...

June 8, 2025

‘Every time, I was sure this was the...

May 26, 2025

Palestinian Authority unable to dislodge militants in sprawling...

December 23, 2024

Lisa Kudrow recently found a note Matthew Perry...

January 9, 2025

Firefighting pilot killed in helicopter crash as South...

March 26, 2025

Kim Kardashian set to testify in French burglary...

May 14, 2025

South Africa’s Ramaphosa visits Trump for high-stakes talks...

May 21, 2025

She was a teenage mother in Detroit. Now...

December 10, 2024

    Subscribe today to receive exclusive access to all our retirement secrets and income strategies, including special financial news and updates from our experts. From time to time, our newsletters feature valuable insights and analysis on the latest financial trends. Don't miss out on these exclusive updates – join our subscription to stay informed!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.



    Latest

    • Man who attempted to assassinate Kavanaugh now identifies as a woman

      September 20, 2025
    • Charlie Kirk credited with helping Trump gain significant ground with young voters

      September 19, 2025
    • Trump’s final Cabinet pick, Mike Waltz, confirmed by Senate in narrow vote

      September 19, 2025
    • Trump admin asks Supreme Court to allow it to enforce passport sex designation policy

      September 19, 2025
    • Trump-approved plan to avert government shutdown scuttled by Senate

      September 19, 2025
    • Senate Republicans block Democrats’ ‘filthy’ counteroffer as shutdown deadline looms

      September 19, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (801)
    • Investing (661)
    • Politics (5,642)
    • World News (3,213)
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact us
    • About us

    Disclaimer: WhaleLargeCapital.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 WhaleLargeCapital.com | All Rights Reserved