Rebels in Indonesia's Papua Call for UN Mediation in New Zealand Hostage Video
Mehrtens, who works for the domestic Susi Air service, was abducted by the criminal armed group on Feb. 7 after landing at an airstrip in Nduga.
PAPUA, KOMPAS.com – New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens who is being held hostage by separatists in Indonesia's Papua region has appeared in videos distributed by the National Liberation Army of West Papua the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM) on Friday, March 10. Pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who works for the domestic Susi Air service, was abducted by the criminal armed group (KKB) on Feb. 7 after landing at an airstrip in the Nduga district. In the latest video, Mehrtens disclosed some statements related to OPM's request, including calling for the United Nations to mediate in the co...