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Abu Sayyaf says they beheaded Gracia Burnham
THE defense department said it has yet to confirm the claim of Abu Sayyaf leader Abu Sabaya that American missionary Gracia Burnham was beheaded by his men. Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes in a chance interview during the send-off ceremony of President Arroyo at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), said he has yet to receive any information about Gracia Burnham and her husband Martin. Abu Sayyaf has been holding the Burnhams and nine other Filipinos captive in Basilan since May 27. âI donât know yet, I havenât received anything about that. I have not even received any report about that, Iâm sure that if there are any reports Iâll be informed,â Reyes said. Reyes said the military is still continuing its rescue operation in Isabela and Lantawan, where the group of Sabaya is holed up. Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2001-10-28 |
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