Tag Archives: Hostage

Slain Israeli hostage held by Hamas in ‘inhuman’ conditions underneath Gaza, sisters tell CNN. This chilling account from the hostage’s family sheds light on the brutal reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The sisters, who spoke to CNN, detailed the horrific conditions their brother endured while in captivity, painting a picture …

Separatist rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months in Indonesia’s Papua region, marking a significant development in the long-running conflict. The pilot, whose identity remains undisclosed, was captured in 2021 while working for a local aviation company. The Free Papua Movement (OPM), a separatist group fighting for independence from …

Separatist rebels free New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for over a year in Papua, Indonesian authorities say. This dramatic news brings relief after a long and agonizing period for the pilot’s family and friends. The release marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Papua, a region …

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua marks a significant turning point in a complex situation. Mehrtens, a pilot for a small Indonesian airline, was abducted by the West Papua National Liberation Army (WPNA) in February 2022. His release, following months …

NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by rebels in Papua ‘safe and well’ marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between the Indonesian government and the West Papua National Liberation Army (WPNA). Mehrtens, a pilot for a small Indonesian airline, was captured by the WPNA in February 2023 after his …