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Arab News Asia Bureau chief recalls 18-month captivity in Philippines after surrender of former captor

  • Baker Atyani was kidnapped by Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf in 2012 and held for 18 months
  • Atyani says Abu Sayyaf is in a weakened state after one of his captors recently surrendered to Philippine authorities
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Philippine police checking reports of Abu Sayyaf leader’s death

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Suspect in kidnapping of journalist Baker Atyani arrested in Philippines

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Arab News Pakistan bridging gap between Pakistan and Arab countries, says Firdous Ashiq Awan

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Osama bin Laden’s pre-9/11 terror hints ‘the coffin business will boom’

By Baker Atyani | Special to Arab News ·

Arab News appoints Baker Atyani to run Asia operations, Ben Flanagan to run London bureau

By Arab News ·

Journalist Baker Atyani looks back on kidnap ordeal in Philippine jungle

By BAKER ATYANI ·

Taliban will gain from ensuing chaos in Afghanistan, expert tells Arab News

By SIRAJ WAHAB | ARAB NEWS STAFF ·

Duterte absolves Daesh in Manila resort attack; House speaker not convinced

By Arab News ·

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