Philippines - abductions (kidnap-for-ransom) and piracy events

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"Singapore-based information sharing center of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP):
Sabah’s east coast is separated from southern Philippines by the Sulu and Celebes seas. In June 2017, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia launched joint trilateral patrols aimed at safeguarding their common sea waters from pirates and militants.
A total of 40 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships – 29 actual incidents and 11 attempts – were reported in Asia from January to June, according to ReCAAP. By comparison, there were 40 actual incidents and seven attempts during the same period in 2017"
Malaysia: 2 Indonesian Fishermen Abducted Near Island off Sabah

 

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US, UK warn of kidnapping threat in Philippines
Palawan was site of kidnapping in 2000 which resulted in the deaths of 22 Filipino soldiers and at least five kidnap victims. 15/8/18
US, UK warn of kidnapping threat in Philippines
Gunmen kill 6, kidnap couple in Philippines
IANS | Manila Last Updated at September 1, 2018 08:35 IST
Gunmen kill 6, kidnap couple in Philippines
Indonesian fishers abducted off Sabah
BY AL JACINTO, TMT ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
2 Indonesian fishers abducted off Sabah

 

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Following Abu Sayyaf kidnap threat, Palawn gets new anti-terrorism boat
AUGUST 20, 2018 BY M G MARTIN
Gunmen kill 6, kidnap couple in Philippines

Dusk-to-dawn curfew off Sabah's east coast extended till Sept 28 to thwart Filipino kidnappers
Thursday, 13 Sep 2018
Dusk-to-dawn curfew off Sabah's east coast extended till Sept 28 to thwart Filipino kidnappers - Nation | The Star Online

 

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Indonesia confident of Malaysian security forces’ capability to solve kidnap case
September 13, 2018
Indonesia confident of Malaysian security forces’ capability to solve kidnap case | Borneo Bulletin Online

Esscoms seeks help from Manila over abducted Indonesians
Thursday, 13 Sep 2018
Esscoms seeks help from Manila over abducted Indonesians - Nation | The Star Online

 

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An old National Geographic film.

 

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Zam Yusa on Twitter

 

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Blake Herzinger on Twitter

 

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Good site for keeping abreast of developing news
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre | To enhance regional cooperation through information sharing, capacity building and cooperative arrangements in combating piracy and armed robbery against ships

 

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Hernán Longo on Twitter

 

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Abu Sayyaf terror group regrouping, looking to get back into business of kidnap-for-ransom

 

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Abu Sayyaf back in dirty business - Nation | The Star Online

 

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For inside scoops on the situation, you can follow Senior Star Journalist Philip Golingai on twitter, who's been to Jolo a number of times to report on KFR cases and the people behind them.
Philip Golingai on Twitter

 

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Amy Chew on Twitter
#Sabah: Kidnappers from southern #Philippines expected to strike again as militants seek cash to fund #terror activities Kidnappers expected to strike again in Sabah as militants seek funds for terror activities


Amy Chew on Twitter
Eastern Sabah Security Command #Esscom on high alert following intel saying #AbuSayyafGroup planning kidnappings in #Sabah. My report last month warned of more kidnappings in #Sabah as militants seek funds for terror activities in southern #Philippines https://t.co/rh4uTyy11b

 

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ReCAAP ISC on Twitter
WARNING: #ReCAAP ISC has received info from #Philippine Focal Point (Philippine Coast Guard) that a group of armed #ASG (#AbuSayyafGroup) members is planning to conduct
kidnapping activities at any opportune time in #Sabah. Please view Warning at https://t.co/jr7DsS7X9v ReCAAP ISC on Twitter

 

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ReCAAP ISC on Twitter
Warning of #kidnapping activities in #Sabah Warning of kidnapping activities in Sabah - SAFETY4SEA #ReCAAP

 

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ReCAAP ISC on Twitter
#ReCAAP issues alert for foreign ships off Eastern #Sabah, #SuluCelebesSeas Bunkerworld News - ReCAAP issues alert for foreign ships off Eastern Sabah, Sulu-Celebes Seas

 

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The Star on Twitter
Security forces in Sabah's east coast on alert against Abu Sayyaf
Security forces in Sabah's east coast on alert against Abu Sayyaf - Nation | The Star Online The Star on Twitter

 

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Zam Yusa on Twitter
[email protected], citing @PhilCoastGuard1 info, said approx 10-man ASG armed with pistol, rifle & grenade launcher, travelling in blue-white motorbanca, intends to carry out piracy against businessmen/foreign vessels' crew. Zam Yusa on Twitter

 

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Sabah Information on Twitter
No sightings of terrorists and kidnappers in Sabah, security forces remain on alert No sightings of terrorists and kidnappers in Sabah, security forces remain on alert - Nation | The Star Online

 

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Zam Yusa on Twitter
Abu Sayyaf's kidnap victim Duterte in Sulu was freed by @TeamAFP, who nabbed an ASG man in the process. Duterte was held by ASG led by Injam Yadah, who's wanted by @Esscom_Times. But no, its not that Duterte.

Soldiers rescue Abu Sayyaf kidnap victim in Sulu