A Portuguese explorer famously named the Pacific Ocean the "Mar Pacifico" or Peaceful Sea, unaware of the Pacific Ring of ...

The government says there are criminal consequences for anyone hoisting the One Piece flag. Meanwhile, legal experts argue ...

According to a report on May 19 from Suara Papua, the clashes resulted in the deaths of four TPNPB members and one civilian, who was killed by stray bullets, while another seven civilians were ...

The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping ...

Fears are growing for the safety of New Zealander Phillip Mehrtens, a former Jetstar pilot who has been held hostage in Indonesia’s Papua for over a year, after the savage recent murder of ...

"We will never release the pilot we are holding hostage unless Indonesia recognises and frees Papua from Indonesian colonialism," said Sebby Sambom, a TPNPB spokesperson.

The release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity has sparked controversy as Papuan rebels claimed payments were made.

Aside from the TPNPB, the pilot’s family also thanked all those involved in his liberation, including the Indonesian government, police and military, as well as New Zealand authorities. New Zealand ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region and is in good health despite the 19-mont ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua region and is in good health despite the 19-month ordeal, Indonesian and New Zealand ...

An armed faction of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) kidnapped Mehrtens on February 7, 2023, after he landed a small commercial plane in the remote, mountainous area of Nduga.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia's Papua, the Indonesian police said in a statement on September 21, 2024.