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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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18 June 2022
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Recovering from militancy, southern Philippine province pins hopes on tourism
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16 April 2022
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25 March 2022
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02 August 2019
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29 July 2018
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