The Australian, who was conducting studies in the region, was taken hostage along with three other researchers
The prime minister of Papua New Guinea said contact had been made after an Australian professor and three colleagues were taken hostage.The prime minister of Papua New Guinea said contact had been made after an Australian professor and three colleagues were taken hostage.First published on Mon 20 Feb 2023 03.47 GMT, along with three other researchers.
The professor, who Guardian Australia has chosen not to name, was reportedly confronted by an armed group demanding a ransom payment from the PNG and Australian governments. It is believed the professor was conducting studies near Mount Bosavi with University of Papua New Guinea graduates and guides.“I want to inform the families of those taken hostage we’ve been at work,” he told reporters in Port Moresby on Monday.“They have indicated ransom. We do not encourage ransom, but we’re treating this very diligently and carefully because life is at risk and life is at stake.
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