Wellington, Sept 21, 2024 (AFP) - NZ pilot freed in Papua is 'safe and well': govt

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2024-09-21

A New Zealand pilot released by rebels in the Indonesian province of Papua after more than a year and a half in captivity is "safe and well", Foreign Minister Winston Peters said Saturday. "We are pleased and relieved to confirm that Phillip Mehrtens is safe and well and has been able to talk with his family. This news must be an enormous relief for his friends and loved ones," Peters said. dgh/djw/mca ...

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