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Q: Who was released by separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region?
A: The New Zealand pilot who had been held hostage for more than a year was released.
Q: How long was the New Zealand pilot held captive?
A: The pilot was held captive for 19 months.
Q: Which region of Indonesia was the pilot held in?
A: The pilot was held in the restive Papua region.
Q: What was the status of the pilot before his release?
A: The pilot was a hostage of separatist rebels.
Q: When did Indonesian authorities announce the pilot's release?
A: Indonesian authorities announced the pilot's release on Saturday.