Abu Sayyaf Beheads Kidnapped Soldier
April 24 2017
The Philippine military says one of its soldiers who was kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf last week has been beheaded, reports ABS-CBN (Philippines).
The body of Sgt. Anni Siraji of the Army's 32nd Infantry Battalion was found in Patikul town in Sulu, said a military commander on Sunday.
Siraji was kidnapped on Thursday. He was likely targeted and killed for his involvement in peace initiatives on the island, said the commander.
Also on Sunday, the military said troops the day...
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