Phillip Mehrtens
Phillip Mehrtens is a New Zealand pilot who garnered international attention after being kidnapped by rebels in Indonesia. His safe return was a focal point of a complex investigation involving multiple jurisdictions, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in resolving such high-stakes situations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 147,371 | $340,000 | 515$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 27,777 | $2,700,000 | 1,105$ |
| Totals | 3 | 165,224,594 | 175,148 | $3,040,000 | 1,620$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Phillip Mehrtens was a pilot who was previously kidnapped by separatist forces in Papua.
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Vietnam:
Phillip Mehrtens was previously kidnapped by rebels in Papua before being released in 2024.
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United Kingdom:
Phillip Mehrtens was a New Zealand pilot who was kidnapped by Papuan rebels in February 2023.
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New Zealand:
Phillip Mehrtens was a New Zealand pilot captured by independence fighters in West Papua.
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New Zealand:
Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped by a rebel group and later released after 594 days.
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Australia:
Phillip Mehrtens was kidnapped, and his safe return was the focus of the investigation.
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