Security forces in Indonesia's restive Papua region have surrounded separatists holding captive a New Zealand pilot, but will exercise restraint while negotiations for his release continue
, a Susi Air pilot, was taken hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army on Feb. 7 after landing in the remote region of Nduga.say they will not release Mehrtens, 37, unless Indonesia's government recognises the region's independence and withdraws its troops.
Chief security minister, Mahfud MD said security forces had found the location of the group holding the pilot but would refrain from actions that might endanger his life. "Now, they are under siege and we already know their location. But we must be careful," Mahfud said, according to local media.Susi Air's founder and owner said on Wednesday 70% of its flights in the region had been cancelled, apologising for the disruption of vital supplies to remote, mountainous areas.
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