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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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Recovering from militancy, southern Philippine province pins hopes on tourism

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‘Fight was leading us nowhere’: former Abu Sayyaf militants speak after surrender to Philippines forces 

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Wife of senior Abu Sayyaf Group leader arrested in Philippines: Official

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Philippine police arrest mole identified as Abu Sayyaf Group member

By Ellie Aben ·
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Family pressure, starvation force Abu Sayyaf duo to surrender in Philippines

By Ellie Aben ·
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Philippine military confirms Daesh leader’s death in Mindanao

By Ellie Aben ·
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Stakes high for success of Philippines’ autonomous Muslim region

By Ellie Aben ·
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Family of detained Jordanian in Philippines deny terror finance allegations

By Ellie Aben - BAKER ATYANI ·

Abu Sayyaf commander among suspects in Philippine church attack; Duterte visits blast site

By Ellie Aben ·
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Daesh militants claim responsibility for twin bomb attack on Philippine church

By Arab News ·
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Duterte offers talks with militant group

By Ellie Aben ·

Filipino extremist blamed for bombings, killings surrenders

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