Abu Sayyaf attacks spark worries

Abu Sayyaf attacks cause concern.

Philippines Calls for Joint Anti-Piracy Patrols

The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect shipping after attacks and kidnappings by Islamist militants, its foreign minister said on Thursday.

Indonesia is trying to free about 14 of its citizens seized from tugboats by Abu Sayyaf rebels from the southern Philippines and has called for joint patrols. Four Malaysians seamen are also being held.

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Source: maritime-executive.com