StevenWarRan Research: The "Sipadan Hostage News Specials" Maintained by E-Borneo, at the Wayback Machine

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e-borneo.com/news/s167.html Monday, 17 July 2000, Abu Sayyaf henchmen sore over lack of pay (The Straits Times)

e-borneo.com/news/s168.html Monday, 17 July 2000, Freedom with a price? (ABS-CBN)

e-borneo.com/news/s169.html Monday, 17 July 2000, Philippine rebels free German woman after 12 weeks (Reuters)

e-borneo.com/news/s170.html Tuesday, 18 July 2000, Tears & smiles as freed hostage meets family (The Straits Times)

e-borneo.com/news/s171.html Tuesday, 18 July 2000, Newly freed German hostage leaves Manila (ABS-CBN)

e-borneo.com/news/s172.html Tuesday, 18 July 2000, Was German hostage freed for US$1 million? (The Straits Times)

e-borneo.com/news/s173.html Wednesday, 19 July 2000, Freed German hostage Renate Wallert in good health: doctors (AFP)

e-borneo.com/news/s174.html Wednesday, 19 July 2000, Relatives hoping more will be freed (AFP)

e-borneo.com/news/s175.html Wednesday, 19 July 2000, Four women hostages to be freed - Aventajado (ABS-CBN)

e-borneo.com/news/s176.html Wednesday, 19 July 2000, Release of Malaysian hostages stalled (ABS-CBN)

e-borneo.com/news/s205.html Friday, 28 July 2000, Sayyaf men free German news reporter (Manila Times)

e-borneo.com/news/s206.html Friday, 28 July 2000, Filipino evangelist, German journalist freed by Abu Sayyaf (DPA)

e-borneo.com/news/s207.html Friday, 28 July 2000, PM optimistic about peaceful solution to hostage crisis (Bernama)

e-borneo.com/news/sp/s593.html November 18, 2000, ABS-CBN, Gov't to sequester Abu Sayyaf ill-gotten properties,

e-borneo.com/news/sp/s594.html November 26, 2000, ABS-CBN, One Abu Sayyaf killed in military clash,

e-borneo.com/news/sp/s595.html November 26, 2000, The Manila Times, AFP fears Abu attacks on civilians,

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Friday, 28 July 2000, Freed hostages thank Mahathir (Bernama)

Monday, 24 July 2000, Malaysian hostages taken out of lair (Borneo Bulletin)

Saturday, 22 July 2000, Release soon for remaining 3 M'sian hostages (Bernama)

Saturday, 22 July 2000, Released hostages still undergoing medical examination (Bernama)

Friday, 21 July 2000, Released hostages optimistic 3 others to be released soon (Bernama)

Friday, 21 July 2000, Four released hostages return to Sabah (Bernama)

Tuesday, 18 July 2000, PI kidnappers widely expected to release M'sian hostages (AFP)

Tuesday, 18 July 2000, PI kidnappers raise ransom for hostages: sources (AFP)

Monday, 17 July 2000, Female German hostage in Jolo released today (Bernama)

Monday, 17 July 2000, All hostages will be eventually released, Commander Robot told Abdul Jawah (Bernama)

Monday, 17 July 2000, Long and painful wait for families of hostages (Bernama)

Saturday, 15 July 2000

DPM thanks parties responsible for release of 2nd Malaysian (Bernama)

Malaysian envoy arrives in Zamboanga to fetch freed captive (ABS-CBN)

European ministers leave RP, assured on Sulu crisis (ABS-CBN)

Abu Sayyaf terrorists release another Malaysian hostage (Manila Times)

Friday, 14 July 2000

Rebel group releases another Malaysian (Bernama)

Aventajado in charge of talks with Abu thugs (Manila Times)

Solve hostage crisis fast: European leaders (The Straits Times)

Direct talks to end saga (Reuters)

Thursday, 13 July 2000

PI assures no military action in hostage crisis (AFP)

Abu to Govt: "Too many hostages, so let's talk peace" (The Straits Times)

MILF's jihad threat belittled (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 12 July 2000

Abu bandits agree to end hostage row (Manila Times)

Aventajado, Sayyaf open direct talks (AFP)

Abducted evangelists - Blind belief? (ABS-CBN)

Woman cuts off finger for German's hostage release (ABS-CBN)

Tuesday, 11 July 2000

No connection between abduction and Sabah claim (Bernama)

Abu Sayyaf wants Sulu hostage crisis to end (ABS-CBN)

Abu Sayyaf warns of hurting "evangelist-spies" (ABS-CBN)

Manila says rebels ready to solve Manila crisis (Reuters)

Monday, 10 July 2000

Parliament: No need for Dr M to fly to PI on Jolo issues (Bernama)

Sulu negotiator confirms abduction of 3 French reporters (ABS-CBN)

Abu hostages dance woes away in soiree (Manila Bulletin)

Sunday, 09 July 2000

German journalist, 8 Malaysians to be freed (ABS-CBN)

Backdoor talks on for 9 hostages (Manila Bulletin)

Aventajado rejects PNP's offer for Sulu rescue operations (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 08 July 2000

Volunteers to free Sulu hostages surface (ABS-CBN)

Top cop chomping at the bit: wants to take over Sayyaf crisis (Manila Times)

Sayyaf factionalism bared (Manila Bulletin)

German journalist's release in the Philippines imminent: negotiator (AFP)

Manila to send birthday cakes to Jolo hostages (Borneo Bulletin)

Friday, 07 July 2000

Aventajado denies beheading of preacher (ABS-CBN)

Sayyaf to free German newsman (AFP)

Evangelist's beheading by Abu Sayyaf feared (ABS-CBN)

Military paralyzed amid Abu Sayyaf death threats (ABS-CBN)

Philippines rules out raid to free hostages (Reuters)

MILF wants referendum on autonomy (Manila Times)

Thursday, 06 July 2000

Libya envoy impatience at Abu stalling (Manila Times)

Philippines eyes freedom for hostages in July (Channel NewsAsia)

Jolo guerillas fight over fate of Christian hostages (AFP)

Zul's dual awareness (Daily Express)

Mediator warns kidnappers of 'tragic' consequences (Borneo Bulletin)

Wednesday, 05 July 2000

PI Police Director General challenge Abu Sayyaf (Manila Times)

Philippine rebels say preachers not held hostage (Reuters)

Tuesday, 04 July 2000

Joker's Wilde: No hostages, says followers (Manila Times)

Abu Sayyaf rebels make Asian captives work hard (The Straits Times)

Police combs hostage island for German journalist, preachers (AFP)

Monday, 03 July 2000

Hostage pregnancy report was "fake" (The Straits Times)

RP faces sanction (Manila Times)

Sunday, 02 July 2000

Hostage vessel traced to island off Sulu (Manila Times)

MILF, MNLF reunify (Manila Times)

Concerns for miscarriaged hostage (AP/AFP)

'Prayer Warriors' off to hideout (Borneo Bulletin Sunday)

Freed for his piety (Borneo Bulletin Sunday)

Saturday, 01 July 2000

OIC urges Abu Sayyaf to release all hostages (AP/AFP)

Philippine rebel: Hostage miscarries, some losing weight (AP)

Muslim nations call for ensuring peace in the Philippines (Borneo Bulletin)

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Thursday, 31 August 2000

Schilling is no spy - US Govt (ABS-CBN)

Sayyaf threatens to behead Schilling (ABS-CBN)

State Dept rules out US deal (AP)

Philippines to get tough on rebels (AP)

No ransom, says US (Manila Times)

Wednesday, 30 August 2000

$6 mil ransom paid by Euro states (Manila Times)

Hostages recall months in captivity (AP)

Former hostages visit Libya (AP)

Philippine rebels may kill hostage (AP)

Tuesday, 29 August 2000

Abu Sayyaf: M'sian police have counted possibility, says IGP (Bernama)

PI Muslim extremists claim they kidnapped an American (AFP)

Libyan welcome for freed hostages (AP)

Brave mother of PI hostage awaits daughter's freedom (AFP)

Monday, 28 August 2000

PI hostage ordeal was hot, sickening & hell: South African (AFP)

Philippine rebels release another hostage (AP)

Philippine kidnappers set to hightail it to Sabah: officials (AFP)

Five freed western hostages in PI await long flight home (AFP)

Sunday, 27 August 2000

Five western hostages freed in PI, rest out in a week (AFP)

Abu Sayyaf gunmen pledge to release four western women captives (AFP)

Filipino kidnappers could still return to Sabah, analysts say (AFP)

Muslim rebels to release six hostages today (AP)

Philippines emissary's visit boosts hostages' freedom bid (AFP)

AFP loosens noose around Sayyaf neck (Manila Times)

Jolo-bound arms seized from ship (The Straits Times)

Saturday, 26 August 2000

Governor probed on Abu (Manila Times)

Sulu hostages favor military rescue (ABS-CBN)

Rebel arrests snags hostage release (AP)

Friday, 25 August 2000

I now feel Sabah is 100 times better - Former Jolo hostage (Bernama)

4 tagged in Sulu kidnap (Manila Times)

Worried Euro leaders prod PI on Sulu crisis (ABS-CBN)

Philippine hostages stressed and longing to go home (AFP)

Sulu hostage crisis mishandled -- Misuari (ABS-CBN)

Thursday, 24 August 2000

Release of hostages in Southern Philippines put off until next week (AFP)

'Scholarship' eyed for Abu kidnappers (Manila Times)

Bandits using human shield vs military drive (Manila Times)

US, Malaysia help vs Abu Sayyaf rejected (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 23 August 2000

Chronology of Philippines hostage crisis (AFP)

No end in sight as PI hostage crisis enters its fifth month (AFP)

Philippine kidnappers free construction worker (AFP)

Sayyaf kidnaps 11 more (Manila Times)

Libya agrees to pay full ransom demand (Manila Times)

Tuesday, 22 August 2000

PI hostage crisis into 5th month after Libyan deal collapse (AFP)

Libyan to continue mediation efforts (Reuters)

Abu Sayyaf escape routes secure (ABS-CBN)

Monday, 21 August 2000

Thousands flee fearing Abu Sayyaf, PI military attack (AFP)

Top negotiators meet PI President to break hostage impasse (AFP)

Tears of joy flow as 3 hostages go home (The Straits Times)

Libya working on hostage release (AP)

Home Finally (New Sabah Times)

Sunday, 20 August 2000

Abdullah thanks PI Government over hostage release (Bernama)

Last Malaysian hostages free (Bernama)

Freed Malaysian hostages emerge from guerrilla hideout (AFP)

Philippines says Libya can pull out of hostage crisis talks (AFP)

Hostage release stymied (Manila Times)

Saturday, 19 August 2000

Freed Malaysian hostages missing (ABS-CBN)

Tight security as Philippine negotiators prepare to end four-month hostage crisis (AFP)

Libya to pay $25 mil for Sulu hostages, Western diplomat said (ABS-CBN)

Friday, 18 August 2000

Almelda is a hostage, past ransom were paid - Malacanang (ABS-CBN)

PI guerrillas free M'sians as talks continue on remaining captives (AFP)

Top Abu Sayyaf kidnappers seek Libyan sanctuary report (AFP)

Thursday, 17 August 2000

Hostage release held up as rebels demand more cash (Manila Bulletin)

Hostaged Filpina cook freed in Jolo (Manila Bulletin)

Govt optimistic on hostages' release (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 16 August 2000

Dablo's employer in Sipadan overjoyed over her release (Bernama)

Filipina hostage freed by Abu Sayyaf (ABS-CBN)

One Jolo hostage freed, rest likely on Thursday (Reuters)

Only 2 French hostages likely to be released in Philippines (AFP)

Tuesday, 15 August 2000

Lebanese minister lands in Tripoli for hostage release (AFP)

Philippine hostages to be freed (AP)

Hostages' ordeal in Philippines said to be near end (Reuters)

Monday, 14 August 2000

No release of Philippine hostages until Wednesday (Reuters)

Libyan envoy meets PI kidnappers over French media hostages (AFP)

Supplies to Abu captives dry up (Manila Times)

Sunday, 13 August 2000

Libyan mediators arrive in Philippine hostage island (AFP)

Beirut envoy parleys with Libya for release of Lebanese hostage (Manila Times)

Libyan envoy denies $25m ransom offer (AP)

Saturday, 12 August 2000

Rebels "have the clout to sway polls" (The Straits Times)

Rebel leader kidnaps a third bride (The Straits Times)

Friday, 11 August 2000

Negotiators expect Almeda, JMC preachers to be freed soon (ABS-CBN)

Bounty makes Muslim rebels stronger (The Straits Times)

Malaysia vows to help PI go after Muslim rebels (ABS-CBN)

Thursday, 10 August 2000

Sayyaf signing up more recruits (Manila Bulletin)

"Bad rebels" turn rich (The Straits Times)

Osama gave funds to Abu Sayyaf: Manila (The Straits Times)

Abu Sayyaf wants $25m for remaining hostages (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 09 August 2000

Release of Malaysian hostages anytime now, says Aziz (Bernama)

Abu Sayyaf outsmarted the gov't--Joker (ABS-CBN)

DND fears more Sayyaf kidnappings (Manila Times)

$9.7m paid to Jolo rebels (The Straits Times)

Tuesday, 08 August 2000

Abu Sayyaf gained P245m from kidnapping (ABS-CBN)

KL justice offers to deal with Sayyaf (Manila Times)

Monday, 07 August 2000

Rebels growing stronger as crisis drags on (The Straits Times)

Lebanon envoy denies offering $25m to Abu Sayyaf (ABS-CBN)

Philippines Muslim kidnappers warn of violence if rescue attempted (AFP)

Malaysian officials scrap meeting with Philippine negotiator (AFP)

Sunday, 06 August 2000

Libya offers $25 mil ransom for hostages (Manila Times)

Some Philippine hostages may be freed next week (Reuters)

Filipino Mayor convinces Abu Sayyaf to stay executions of hostages (AFP)

Saturday, 05 August 2000

Aventajado sees release of 3 more Malaysian hostages (Manila Times)

Hostage crisis blamed on government (Manila Times)

Army blockades rebels' hideout (New Straits Times)

Philippine rebels demand $2.9m for release of hostages (DJN)

Friday, 04 August 2000

Jolo rebels amass fortune in Sipadan abductions (The Straits Times)

Abu Sayyaf demands P130-m for Wilde Ameda, 12 preachers (ABS-CBN)

Thursday, 03 August 2000

'Hostages exchanged for cash and guns' (SCMP)

Sayyaf kidnaps 3 more men (Manila Bulletin)

Wednesday, 02 August 2000

Sulu governor denies role in Lorenz ransom (ABS-CBN)

Abu hostages freed in 1 week - Robert (Manila Times)

Tuesday, 01 August 2000

Release of hostages seen in two weeks (ABS-CBN)

German journalist admits Der Spiegel paid ransom (ABS-CBN)

Govt patience with Sayaff wearing thin (Manila Bulletin)

Absentee Nur slams negotiators on ransom (Manila Times)

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Saturday, 30 September 2000

Civilians protest as PI military assault rages on (AFP)

Philippines offers rebels amnesty (AP)

Diary showing Schilling 2-year Sayyaf mole alarms Washington (Manila Times)

Respect Sulu folks' rights, church warns (Manila Times)

Friday, 29 September 2000

Philippine hostage island rescue operation hits snag: Official (AFP)

Air strikes kill 20 in Sulu - 'Robot' escapes to Tawi-Tawi (Manila Times)

Church in PI hostage island casts doubts on military drive (AFP)

Philippine military lifts hostage island quarantine (AFP)

Abu Sayyaf men disguise themselves to escape military (ABS-CBN)

Thursday, 28 September 2000

Commander Robot hurt? (ABS-CBN)

Three top rebels wounded in Philippines hostage island (AFP)

Abu Sayyaf leaders falling like flies? (ABS-CBN)

Senate rejects call for ceasefire (Manila Times)

Civilians kill 3 Philippine rebels (AP)

Wednesday, 27 September 2000

Soldiers sent to Sabah to get anti-abduction training (Bernama)

Philippine military to press on against Muslim kidnappers (AFP)

Malaysians nab 'Robot' - Report (Manila Times)

Abu Sayyaf, hostages still in Jolo - AFP (Manila Bulletin)

Philippine rebels claims evasion (AP)

Tuesday, 26 September 2000

ABIM protests Philippine military action in Jolo (Bernama)

M'sia urges Philippines to talk to moderate Muslim leaders (AFP)

Residents fear for the future in Philippines hostage island (AFP)

Kidnappers outrun troops in Philippines hostage island (AFP)

Abu deaths mounting, says AFP (Manila Times)

Thousands flee Philippine assault (AP)

Monday, 25 September 2000

103 Muslim kidnappers slain, hostages still alive: Philippines (AFP)

Troops corner bandits holding Schilling (Manila Times)

All-out military assault vs Abu Sayyaf goes beyond Jolo (Manila Times)

Philippine farmers caught in battles (AP)

Sunday, 24 September 2000

Detained Pinoys in Sabah reach 96 as more flee Sulu (ABS-CBN)

Philippine troops said closing in (AP)

US hostage treated 'worse than a dog': Philippine negotiators (AFP)

Two Philippine villagers destroyed (AP)

Abu Sayyaf's Kumander Radulan seriously injured (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 23 September 2000

42 Pinoys nabbed in Sabah, Malaysia (ABS-CBN)

Attack on kidnappers goes into second week with little progress (AFP)

Libya won't help Abus (Manila Times)

Sayyaf bandits claim escape from dragnet (Manila Times)

Philippine hostage rescue mission (AP)

Friday, 22 September 2000

Civilian casualties in Sulu assault mounting (ABS-CBN)

Dr M's statement on status of Filipino refugees eases Sabahans' anxiety (Bernama)

Philippine army assault risks reviving Christian-Muslim conflicts (AFP)

American hostage speaks to mother through radio link (AFP)

No talks, no ransom, and President wants Abu Sayyaf exterminated (Manila Times)

Philippine hostages soon free (AP)

Thursday, 21 September 2000

60 Abu Sayyaf members killed in operations - AFP (ABS-CBN)

Philippine military pinpoints location of kidnapped American (AFP)

Fleeing Filipinos to be treated as war refugees (Bernama)

US hostage pleads for halt to assault, Manila says no (AFP)

Frenchman says Abu Sayyaf trusted them too much (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 20 September 2000

M'sian soldiers already stationed on seven Sabah islands (Bernama)

Estrada vows to pursue Abu Sayyaf (AFP)

French hostages say they escaped from Abu Sayyaf (AFP)

2 French journalists freed (ABS-CBN)

Estrada restates conditions for new Abu talks (Manila Times)

Philippine hostage sighting reported (AP)

Tuesday, 19 September 2000

M'sia hope hostages not harmed in army strike: PM (Bernama)

Estrada rejects Chirac 'interference' in PI hostage rescue (AFP)

Some hostages seen since PI military assault: official (AFP)

Philippine troops pursue rebels (AP)

US, France gave reports on Abu lairs (Manila Times)

Germany, France protest RP military offensive (ABS-CBN)

Monday, 18 September 2000

Khalil says M'sia won't meddle in rescue of hostages (Bernama)

Hostages' families appeal for end to military assault (Bernama)

No report of Abu Sayyaf members fleeing to Sabah, says Najib (Bernama)

Unease grows as PI troops fail to rescue any hostages (AFP)

Hostages in Philippines must endure hell of military offensive (AFP)

Sulu assaults draw mixed reactions (ABS-CBN)

Exterminate Abus - Erap (Manila Times)

Philippine rebels holding hostages (AP)

Paris insists hostages safety must remain priority for Manila (AFP)

Sunday, 17 September 2000

End seems near for Abu Sayyaf Muslim kidnappers in the PI (AFP)

Philippine troops pursue rebels (AP)

Hell breaks loose in Jolo (Manila Times)

No assurance from P'pines: DPM (New Sabah Times)

Families of 3 M'sian hostages appeal for stop on military attacks (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 16 September 2000

US denies role in ongoing military assault on Abu lair (ABS-CBN)

Philippine military attacks rebels (AP)

Philippines moves hundreds of soldiers to hostage islands (AFP)

Abductions a national threat: Dompok (New Sabah Times)

Rape victims urged to sue Abu bandits (Manila Times)

Friday, 15 September 2000

DPM: Shoot order will not draw criticism (Bernama)

M'sia to shoot intruders after second kidnap incident (AFP)

No contact yet with kidnappers of three M'sians (Bernama)

Military build-up on PI hostage island (AFP)

M'sia contact friends in PI over hostages (Bernama)

US backs negotiations, not military action, to free hostages: Cohen (AFP)

French journalists to be released within 24 hours (ABS-CBN)

Abu sets urban attacks (Manila Times)

Thursday, 14 September 2000

Soldiers to be stationed on Sabah islands, says Najib (Bernama)

M'sians hostages up for bidding? (ABS-CBN)

Filipino Muslim gunmen strike ransom pact for kidnapped M'sians (AFP)

Philippine rebels threaten to massacre hostages (AFP)

Robot wins kidnap 'auction' and custody of 3 M'sians (Manila Times)

All options open in hostage crisis - Malacanang (ABS-CBN)

Philippines delays rebel actions (AP)

Wednesday, 13 September 2000

Military action should take into account hostages safety (Bernama)

Beef up security in resort islands immediately: Osu (Bernama)

Philippine kidnappers say prepared for showdown with military (AFP)

M'sian government under fire over latest island kidnapping (AFP)

American hostage ill, could die: Filipino kidnappers (AFP)

Assault on Abu lair set (Manila Times)

Freed hostages thank Libya for help (AP)

Kidnappers believed to be Abu Sayyaf members: Sulu Governor (New Sabah Times)

Tuesday, 12 September 2000

Abducted resort manager speaks too soon of Pandanan's safety (Bernama)

Philippines in new crisis after fresh cross-border kidnapping (AFP)

Three M'sian hostages now in Jolo (ABS-CBN)

Abu Sayyaf gunmen abduct 3 M'sians from resort: Police (AFP)

Hostage takers accused of rape (AP)

Second Abduction (New Sabah Times)

Schilling fate up to Manila, says embassy (Manila Times)

Gunmen ferry new M'sian captives into Southern Philippines (AFP)

Monday, 11 September 2000

M'sia's worse fear comes true as kidnappers strike Sabah again (AFP)

Abdullah confirmed 3 M'sians kidnapped at Pulau Pandanan (Bernama)

Three missing after gang attacks M'sian diving resort Pandanan (AFP)

American hostage seek Libya's help, denies being CIA agent (AFP)

Freed European hostages in PI leave for Libya on way home (AFP)

Abu friction delays hostages' release (Manila Times)

Rebels: Too dangerous for talks (AP)

Sunday, 10 September 2000

Ordeal of hostages ends, humiliation of Philippines continues (AP)

Dozen killed in fighting Muslim extremist kidnappers (AFP)

Philippine prayer warriors stranded on hostage island (AFP)

Negotiators contact kidnappers over French journalists (AFP)

Saturday, 09 September 2000

Muslim rebels release four hostages (AP)

Muslim rebels won't free hostages (AP)

More senators urged Aventajado to step down as negotiator (ABS-CBN)

Non-interference Manila's potent weapon vs Sayyaf's foreign coddlers (Manila Times)

PI Muslim rebels want to free only three Europeans: Negotiator (AFP)

Friday, 08 September 2000

No release of Sulu hostages today (ABS-CBN)

Philippine hostage release delayed (AP)

Negotiators see hostages freed today, save for last-minute hitches (Manila Times)

Snags threaten Philippine hostages (AP)

US hostage sent camera to prove he is held in camp (AFP)

Thursday, 07 September 2000

Hostage releases delayed by Philippine kidnappers feud (AFP)

Muslim rebels get immunity for talks (AP)

Philippines rebels plan release (AP)

European hostages freed Friday, says Aventajado (Manila Times)

Wednesday, 06 September 2000

Libyan renew offer to help in American release (ABS-CBN)

American hostage "caged" by Muslim rebels (AFP)

Philippine rebels won't swap hostage (AP)

Mother of US held hostage in PI breaks silence (AFP)

Libya envoy to arrive, more Jolo hostages seen free (Reuters)

Tuesday, 05 September 2000

Manila may attempt rescue of US hostage (Straits Times)

Philippines won't heed rebels' demand (AP)

Hostage crisis takes a big bite out of Philippines tourism (AFP)

Abu rejects new mediator (Manila Times)

Nonsense, says ex-hostage (Daily Express)

Monday, 04 September 2000

American seen free in 2 weeks if Muslim rebels are reasonable (AFP)

Biazon wants background investigation of Schilling (ABS-CBN)

Report: Kidnappers, victim argued (AP)

Abu escape route blocked (Manila Times)

3 workers rescued from Abu Sayyaf in Sulu (Manila Bulletin)

Sunday, 03 September 2000

Abu Sayyaf-Schilling conspiracy possible? (ABS-CBN)

American hostage an arms dealer: report (AFP)

PI negotiator confident of freeing American hostage (AFP)

Sayyaf stresses political demand in US kidnapping (Manila Bulletin)

PI rebels say American hostage is on hunger strike, needs medicine (AP)

American captive's wife had a son with Abu Sayyaf leader (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 02 September 2000

Remaining European hostages likely to be freed next week (AFP)

American in Philippines on strike (AP)

Question raised on negotiator: Is he AFP spook? (Manila Times)

Philippine rebels want $10 million (AP)

Malacanang denies RP-US offensive vs Abu Sayyaf (AFP)

Friday, 01 September 2000

Final assault vs Abu set (Manila Times)

Malacanang to create council for Schilling's release (ABS-CBN)

'Kidnapped' man linked to NY blast (Manila Times)

Kidnapped American said ill (AP)

Mother pleads for release of American held by PI guerillas (AFP)

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Tuesday, 31 October 2000

Abu Sayyaf's Robot wounded anew (ABS-CBN)

8 troopers wounded in MILF clash (Manila Times)

Monday, 30 October 2000

In PI war on abductors, rebel opponents keep ducking (Washington Post)

Surgery for ex-hostage (Daily Express)

Sunday, 29 October 2000

Ransom seized from kidnappers came from Germany: PI official (AFP)

Abu Sayyaf threatens to mount suicide attacks vs military (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 28 October 2000

Sulu hostage crisis over, says military (ABS-CBN)

Heroes' welcome for Pandanan trio (New Sabah Times)

Friday, 27 October 2000

Philippine leader vows no let up in hostage rescue (AFP)

Erap: Hostage rescue shows I'll survive (Manila Times)

Malaysia thanks Erap on hostages (Manila Bulletin)

What a relief! (Daily Express)

Thursday, 26 October 2000

'Bullets flying all over, can't imagine we survived', says Jongkinoh (Bernama)

Pandanan hostages to return home tomorrow (Bernama)

A perfect Anniversary gift for Siti, wife of ex-hostage (New Sabah Times)

Osu thanks PI government for rescue of M'sian hostages (Bernama)

Chronology of Philippines hostage crisis (AFP)

Wednesday, 25 October 2000

Three Malaysian hostages rescued in the southern Philippines (AFP)

Military joining forces with police to patrol Sabah waters (Bernama)

OIC to sanction MILF? (Manila Times)

Permanent security bases (Daily Express)

Tuesday, 24 October 2000

Philippine military to reduce troops in hostage rescue (AP)

Monday, 23 October 2000

Cabinet okays loan of Swedish assault boats in Sabah (Bernama)

Malaysia reassured its hostages in Jolo safe (Bernama)

23 more hostage takers surrender (Manila Bulletin)

OIC probe team ends fact-finding mission (Manila Times)

Saturday, 21 October 2000

4 Abu Sayyaf men surrender (Manila Bulletin)

KL, Jakarta willing to host MILF talks (Manila Times)

Friday, 20 October 2000

Pandanan seize - They were fishermen (Daily Express)

Thursday, 19 October 2000

53 Abu Sayyaf surrender, 3 nabbed in Sulu (ABS-CBN)

KL tightens sea lane security near Sabah (Manila Times)

ASG hostages spotted in jungles of Sulu (ABS-CBN)

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Friday, 17 November 2000

Soldiers to remain on Sabah's islands, says Shafie (Bernama)

3 more Abu bandits slain by troopers (Manila Times)

Philippine Arroyo: Will resume peace talks with rebels (AP)

Thursday, 16 November 2000

Drive to free 2 hostages continues; 7 Sayyaf killed (Manila Times)

Abu members down to 200 - AFP (ABS-CBN)

Wednesday, 15 November 2000

Hostage in Philippines losing hope (AP)

4 Abu members slain, 48 captured in Jolo (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Tuesday, 14 November 2000

Sick American captive taken off Philippine hostage island (AFP)

4 Abu rebs, 1 soldier dead in Sulu clash (Manila Times)

Saturday, 11 November 2000

Abu Sayyaf threat diminishing, says Govt (ABS-CBN)

Friday, 10 November 2000

21 Abu Sayyaf men killed (AFP)

Thursday, 09 November 2000

Abu Sayyaf lair seized, hostages still missing (ABS-CBN)

Monday, 06 November 2000

11 Abu Sayyaf rebs surrender (ABS-CBN)

Govt neutralises 486 Abu bandits (Manila Times)

Sunday, 05 November 2000

Troops pursue Abus holding two hostages (Manila Times)

Saturday, 04 November 2000

8 Abu Sayyaf men slain in Jolo (AFP)

Friday, 03 November 2000

7 wounded as army shells hit evacuees (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

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Wednesday, 13 December 2000

'Robot' to surrender (Manila Times)

German cops disprove Abu ransom kickback story (ABS-CBN)

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Estrada to file lawsuit against German magazine (AFP)

Sunday, 10 December 2000

"Injured" Kumander Robot spotted in Jolo (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 09 December 2000

Robot injured in gun battle (ABS-CBN)

Tuesday, 05 December 2000

Four killed, 24 hurt in Abu Sayyaf clashes in Sulu (ABS-CBN)

Monday, 04 December 2000

Schilling roaming in Jolo? (ABS-CBN)

Sunday, 03 December 2000

"Pasir Sandera" sends strong message to would be raiders (Bernama)

Friday, 01 December 2000

Philippine Muslim rebels claim spokesman is dead (AP)

Wednesday, 29 November 2000

Basilan residents confirm military torture of Midjal (ABS-CBN)

Schilling, Ullah still alive - Palace (ABS-CBN)

Tuesday, 28 November 2000

Abu Sayyaf renews threat to behead American hostage (AFP)

Renegade Abu leader Abdul Midjal killed in clash (ABS-CBN)

Troops placed on high alert in Southern Philippines (AP)

Sunday, 26 November 2000

AFP fears Abu attacks on civilians (Manila Times)

One Abu Sayyaf killed in military clash (ABS-CBN)

Saturday, 18 November 2000

Govt to sequester Abu Sayyaf ill-gotten properties (ABS-CBN)

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