President of the Phillipines, Rodrigo Duterte counter-terrorism strike first after he became leader of the country in late June. The raid was called killed 40 members of the extremist group and wounded 25 others in two separate incidents. Regional military spokesman Major General (Maj) Philemon Tan said dozens of members of the armed group Abu Sayyaf were killed in the attack in the province of Sulu. "A total of 22 militants were killed while 16 others were injured in the attack, which began last week in the forest in the province of Sulu, it is Interesting Facts. One soldier was also killed in the incident," said Major General Tan was quoted as saying on the Asian Correspondent, Tuesday (07/12/2016).
He further expressed that the military operation was intensified, in coordination with the police and the Provincial Government of Sulu and Basilan. "This is done to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf group," he added. While in the province of Basilan, 18 members of the group were killed and nine others injured. Earlier, President Duterte has warned the Abu Sayyaf to stop the kidnapping that led to the ransom demand and insists it will eventually face them. The country's military leaders had also revealed that the attack launched by the ministry will establish the extremists 'shocked and stunned'. Abu Sayyaf armed group known to frequent kidnappings of foreigners and it always continues to demand a ransom. Some of the hostages did not hesitate executed even if the government refused to pay the amount of money they ask for. Amazing Facts, A few days ago, kidnapping back on 3 in Malaysian waters. Although the identity of the kidnappers have not been disclosed, but according to Minister Retno Marsudi, the position of the citizen crew is now in the Philippines.
A total of seven crew citizen who was kidnapped last June are also still being held hostage until now armed groups. The Indonesian government to make efforts to free them, including President Jokowi steps to communicate with Duterte.
He further expressed that the military operation was intensified, in coordination with the police and the Provincial Government of Sulu and Basilan. "This is done to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf group," he added. While in the province of Basilan, 18 members of the group were killed and nine others injured. Earlier, President Duterte has warned the Abu Sayyaf to stop the kidnapping that led to the ransom demand and insists it will eventually face them. The country's military leaders had also revealed that the attack launched by the ministry will establish the extremists 'shocked and stunned'. Abu Sayyaf armed group known to frequent kidnappings of foreigners and it always continues to demand a ransom. Some of the hostages did not hesitate executed even if the government refused to pay the amount of money they ask for. Amazing Facts, A few days ago, kidnapping back on 3 in Malaysian waters. Although the identity of the kidnappers have not been disclosed, but according to Minister Retno Marsudi, the position of the citizen crew is now in the Philippines.
A total of seven crew citizen who was kidnapped last June are also still being held hostage until now armed groups. The Indonesian government to make efforts to free them, including President Jokowi steps to communicate with Duterte.