Mt. Bosavi Hostage Situation

The hostages were rescued and brought to Port Moresby on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

The Nipa Kutubu MP also apologised to the immediate families of the four survivors before condemning the actions of kidnappers, which was an act of terrorism.

He said it took 10 days to get the hostages out considering there are no road links and telecommunication services to assist in the rescue.

Bryce Barker, from the University of Southern Queensland and fellow members of his research team Jemina Haro and PhD student Teppsy Beni arrived in Port Moresby this afternoon.

They were taken hostage by armed kidnappers for more than a week while on field work near Mt Bosavi on the border of Hela and Southern Highlands provinces.

PNG Prime Minister James Marape thanked police and defence forces, local leaders and the community for their assistance.