A Queensland archaeologist and two Papua New Guinea nationals have been released from captivity after being taken hostage by an armed group in a remote part of the nation several days ago. 9News
by an armed group in a remote part of the nation several days ago, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed.
"I welcome news from PNG that all hostages have been released and will soon be reunited with their families," Wong said on Twitter. The academic, Professor Bryce Barker, and the other hostages were reportedly held at gunpoint by 20 armed men, according to a local police report.An Australian-based archaeologist and two Papua New Guinea nationals have been released from captivity after being taken hostage by an armed group in a remote part of Papua New Guinea several days ago. Bryce Barker, and the other hostages were reportedly held at gunpoint by 20 armed men, according to a local police report.
The archaeologist and his research crew were conducting fieldwork in the remote Southern Highlands province of the South Pacific nation when they were taken hostage by the armed group.The last three hostages — the professor and two Papua New Guinean women — have now been freed safely. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the final three hostages were secured "through covert operations" without paying the $3.5 million kina ransom.Wong thanked the Papua New Guinea government for its help in securing a safe and peaceful resolution.Continue reading
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