donesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that the release of Susi Air Pilot, Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens, from being held hostage by the Armed Criminal Group was a very long negotiation process. The negotiation was carried out without any repressive action.
Pilot Philip was held hostage by KKB Egianus Kogoya in the Nduga region for 1.5 years. The government of the Republic of Indonesia has made various efforts to free Pilot Philip. As explained by the Head of 2024 Damai Cartenz Ops Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani, the task force has so far prioritized a soft approach rather than a hard approach.
Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Hadi Tj
Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo
