Militants on the move with captives


KOTA KINABALU: The Abu Sayyaf militants who are keeping five Malaysians captive in the southern Philippine island of Jolo appear to be on the move constantly despite intensified military operations against them.

Jolo-based anti-kidnapping activist Prof Octavio Dinampo said the five were currently being held within the mountainous forests of Talipao municipality on the island.

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