January 04, 2008
Two Abu Sayyaf Terrorists Arrested in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two al-Qaida-linked Muslim militants, including one wanted for the 2001 kidnapping of three Americans and 17 other people from a resort island, were captured in separate raids in the southern Philippines, officials said Friday.More here.Troops arrested suspected Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Tuwatin Anahalul in Zamboanga del Sur province's Margusatubig town Thursday, said Lt. Gen. Nelson Allaga.
Anahalul, also called Abu Basilan, has a $48,700 bounty on his head.
"He was involved in the Lamitan siege and Dos Palmas kidnapping," Allaga said....
...Gracia Burnham survived the yearlong jungle captivity ordeal, which prompted a U.S.-backed offensive against the guerrillas. Her husband Martin was killed during a Philippine military rescue in 2002. Sobero had been beheaded earlier by the Abu Sayyaf rebels.
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