New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens was rescued by Indonesian authorities after being kidnapped for 19 months by the West Papua National Liberation Army, highlighting ongoing regional conflicts.
After landing in the Nduga district, Mehrtens was abducted by rebels demanding Papua's independence from Indonesia, dramatically illustrating the tensions surrounding the region's struggles.
Faizal Ramadhani revealed that Mehrtens was safely flown from Nduga to Timika, undergoing health evaluations to ensure his well-being post-captivity.
The prolonged kidnapping of Mehrtens underscores the complex dynamics between Indigenous Papuans' fight for independence and the continued presence of the Indonesian government.
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