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

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
By Ellie Aben & Rawan Radwan ·
Recovering from militancy, southern Philippine province pins hopes on tourism video

Recovering from militancy, southern Philippine province pins hopes on tourism

By Ellie Aben ·
A soldier stands guard in Marawi City, where a five-month operation to reclaim the city has seen a decline in ASG-related incidents. (Reuters/File Photo)

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

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Wife of senior Abu Sayyaf Group leader arrested in Philippines: Official

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

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Philippine police arrest mole identified as Abu Sayyaf Group member

Philippine police arrest mole identified as Abu Sayyaf Group member

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

Family pressure, starvation force Abu Sayyaf duo to surrender in Philippines

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

Philippine military confirms Daesh leader’s death in Mindanao

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

Stakes high for success of Philippines’ autonomous Muslim region

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

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

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

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

Daesh militants claim responsibility for twin bomb attack on Philippine church

By Arab News ·
Special Duterte offers talks with militant group

Duterte offers talks with militant group

By Ellie Aben ·
Filipino extremist blamed for bombings, killings surrenders

Filipino extremist blamed for bombings, killings surrenders

By AP ·

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