Tag: Abu Sayyaf Group
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PH Navy making progress
Navy recently completed fifth round of joint patrols with Royal Australian Navy. PH Navy now making progress in maritime security The Philippine Navy (PN) is now making a headway in […]
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Curfew in Esszone extended
A not unexpected move. Curfew in Esszone extended The curfew order in the waters of seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone) which ends today (Saturday) has been extended […]
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Esscom smuggling fix?
Move to reduce smuggling. Esscom commander supports move to lift ban on barter trade By Poliana Ronnie Sidom SANDAKAN: The state government’s decision to revive the barter trade with neighbouring countries […]
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PH, Aus in joint drills
Timely move given recent incidents in region. Aussie navy ship arrives for 5th anti-terrorism-piracy training The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) patrol craft arrived here in the southern port on Monday […]
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PH CG deploys
More assets to deter Abu Sayyaf Group fighters. New Coast Guard ship sent to patrol ‘southern backdoor’ Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed one of […]
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Worrying twist in kidnap case
“Are believed” does heavy lifting. Sabah residents fear illegal immigrants helping kidnappers after recent case By Amy Chew SANDAKAN, Sabah: Illegal immigrants from southern Philippines living in the Malaysian state of Sabah […]
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Kidnappers no longer in Malaysia
Suspicion has fallen on the Abu Sayyaf Group, based in the Philippines. Kidnappers no longer in Sabah waters Kidnappers who abducted two Indonesian fishermen at gunpoint in Semporna yesterday have […]
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Indo fisherman kidnapped
Threat of Abu Sayyaf Group raises its head again. Indonesian fishermen kidnapped off Malaysia’s Sabah state Two Indonesian fishermen were kidnapped in waters near Malaysia’s Sabah state, police said Tuesday. […]
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ReCAAP round up
Slight increase in incidents, year on year. ReCAAP has issued its piracy and maritime crime figures for August. Piracy and Sea Robbery Situation in Asia in August 2018 • A […]
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ReCAAP recap
ReCAAP hosts meeting. Maritime Law Enforcement and Regulatory Officers from 15 Countries Meet in Yangon, Myanmar for ReCAAP ISC Capacity Building Workshop to Share Best Practices in Combatting Piracy and […]
