Nations unite against Abu Sayyaf group

on November 18, 2016

More vague promises of joint action.

Nations unite against Abu Sayyaf group

Margareth S. Aritonang

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to initiate joint army training to advance efforts to secure the Sulu Sea from rampant piracy.

Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu explained that each of the countries would first begin its own army personnel training in January 2017 before conducting the joint training later in the year.

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Source: thejakartapost.com

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