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Group around Australian professor kidnapped in Papua New Guinea Ukraine: Russians militarize nuclear power plant in Zaporizhia

An Australian professor and three local colleagues have been kidnapped in a remote area of ​​Papua New Guinea.

This was confirmed by the island state’s police, after it was initially said that several foreigners were among the hostages. The four scientists were conducting field research in the highlands around Mount Bosavi when they were abducted by an armed group along with some guides, Australian broadcaster ABC reported Tuesday. The local leaders were later released.

The kidnappers had asked for money, Papua New Guinea Police Chief David Manning said. Authorities believe the kidnappers are from Komo, Hela province, and have taken the hostages to a remote area. The professor is said to be a New Zealander living in Australia.

Specialized security forces would use “all necessary means” to secure the release of the hostages, Manning said. The protection of the four abductees has the highest priority.

Just two weeks ago, rebels in the neighboring province of Papua, which belongs to Indonesia, took a New Zealand pilot hostage. The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), the armed branch of the local separatist movement, is calling for negotiations for the region’s independence. (aeg/sda/dpa)

Soource :Watson

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