Australian helicopter pilot and two local workers kidnapped at gunpoint in Papua New Guinea's highlands, later released unharmed after negotiations.
An Australian helicopter pilot and two local workers were kidnapped at gunpoint in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands, but were later released unharmed following negotiations with security forces. The trio had landed at a remote telecommunications site near Mount Sisa in Hela province when armed group took them away during a scheduled stop. Police had been tracking the perpetrators and were prepared to use lethal force if necessary.
February 26, 2024
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