Abu Sayyaf Releases 10 Indonesian Hostages, 11 Foreigners Still Held

The Abu Sayyaf militant group released 10 Indonesians, crew members of a tugboat who were abducted by the group’s fighters on Mach 28 from the waters of Sulu, Philippines, according to local media. A report by Inquirer Global Nation, an Indonesian news website, said the men were freed in Sulu at about noon local time Sunday (midnight EDT Saturday).

The Inquirer report also cited the police chief of Sulu, Superindentent Wilfredo Cayat, to confirm that the men were released. The officer did not provide any more details.