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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 ·
Philippine police checking reports of Abu Sayyaf leader’s death

Philippine police checking reports of Abu Sayyaf leader’s death

By Arab News ·
Special Suspect in kidnapping of journalist Baker Atyani arrested in Philippines

Suspect in kidnapping of journalist Baker Atyani arrested in Philippines

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Arab News Pakistan bridging gap between Pakistan and Arab countries, says Firdous Ashiq Awan photos

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

By Sib Kaifee ·
Exclusive Osama bin Laden’s pre-9/11 terror hints ‘the coffin business will boom’

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

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

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

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

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

By Arab News ·

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