Phillip Mehrtens, a new zealand pilot, was freed after 594 days in captivity by West Papuan rebels. He was captured in February 2023 and held for negotiations regarding West Papua's independence from Indonesian rule. His release involved complex negotiations, with claims of humanitarian reasons and potential political motivations. Mehrtens expressed gratitude upon his release and is now back in New Zealand, while the situation in West Papua remains tense with ongoing conflicts. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)