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| Abu Sayyaf releases kidnapped fisherman 'cuz he's a Muslim now |
| 2002-06-29 |
| Abu Sayyaf released a fisherman whom they kidnapped last year in Tawi-Tawi to representatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Suluâs capital town of Jolo. The fisherman, identified as Lydio Castro, was turned over to the MILF as a âgesture of goodwill,â said Ustadz Shariff Julabbi, spokesperson of the secessionist rebels for Western Mindanao. âWe were able to secure the release of Lydio Castro this morning (Saturday),â Jullabi told the TIMES in an early morning phone call. Jullabi said the terrorists released Castro, who was held hostage for seven months, because âhe is now a Muslim.â I think it would be a fine idea for any Muslims bandidos captured in the Philippines or anywhere to be held in jug at least until they decide they're agnostics. Nobody ever hears about "militant agnostics." |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |