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Philippines rescues 3 Malaysians held hostage by Abu Sayyaf

Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians held captive by Abu Sayyaf rebels, the military said on Monday, the ...

Govt secures release of two Indonesians held by Abu Sayyaf

The government of Indonesia has secured the release of two crew men from the TB Charles ship, who had been held ...

All Indonesian hostages released

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said here on Monday that all Indonesian crew members of TB Charles have been ...

Indonesia, Philippines intensify coordination to secure hostages` release

Indonesias Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has intensified coordination with his Philippines counterpart Delfin ...

Another three Indonesian hostages released by Abu Sayyaf

Again, another three Indonesian hostages were released by Abu Sayyaf terrorist group late on Saturday evening. ...

Indonesian hostages return to their families

Four Indonesian citizens who were held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines and were repatriated on ...

Police correctly handled Pondok Indah hostage taking: Hendardi

Setara Institute Chief Hendardi said the police have taken the right steps in handling the case of robbery and ...

Two Indonesian hostages released: Wiranto

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Wiranto revealed that two Indonesians, who were held ...

RI supports major Philippine military operations in Sulu

The Indonesian government fully supports major military operations being undertaken by the Philippines in the Sulu ...

Govt unable to secure quick release of hostages as they are abroad: Jokowi

President Joko Widodo admitted here on Monday that the government could not act fast to secure the release of ...

Indonesian FM calls Philippines govt to monitor hostage crisis

Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi contacted the Philippines government on Sunday (July 31) to monitor ...

Indonesian govt pushing company to offer compensation to hostages` families

The Indonesian government has ordered the company owning Tugboat Charles to pay compensation to the seven hostages ...

Security forces trace location of 10 Indonesian hostages

Security forces have identified the location of the 10 Indonesians held hostage by the Philippine separatist group, ...

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines finalizing SOP for joint patrols

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines are still finalizing the standard operating procedure (SOP) for conducting ...

Defense ministry continues to monitor Indonesian hostages

Indonesias Defense Ministry is constantly monitoring the Indonesian citizens abducted by an armed group in the ...