Philippine Forces Free Two Indonesian Fishermen Kidnapped In September

on December 23, 2019

December 23: Two Indonesian fishermen abducted from a Malaysian fishing boat in the waters off Lahad Datu last September have been rescued by the Philippine armed forces while another still a subject of ongoing rescue operations.

Maharudin Lunani, 48, and Samiun Maneu, 26, were rescued during a 25-minute clash between Philippine troops and the Abu Sayyaf group at 4.43am on Sunday at Barangay (Village) Pugad, Old Panamao municipality.

Source: Daily Express Malaysia / Zam Yusa

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