Philippines acts on hostages

Manila - At least 100 suspected sympathisers of Muslim Abu Sayyaf kidnappers were arrested yesterday in the southern Philippines…

Manila - At least 100 suspected sympathisers of Muslim Abu Sayyaf kidnappers were arrested yesterday in the southern Philippines after President Gloria Arroyo announced a major crackdown to end a prolonged hostage crisis.

Earlier this week, police arrested several suspected Abu Sayyaf leaders, including a top commander, Nadjmi Sabdulla, alias Commander Global.

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