Abu Sayyaf back in dirty business


KOTA KINABALU: The resurrection of a kidnap-for-ransom group in southern Philippines – after a 21-month hiatus – is posing fresh threats to Sabah’s east coast.

Abu Sayyaf sub-commanders are regrouping after nearly two years on the run.

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