10 Indonesians are hostaged by Abu Sayyaf Group and Umar Patek's Problem

10 Indonesians Abu Sayyaf hostage since 26 March. Their captors demanded a ransom of 50 million pesos, or about US $ 15 billion.

Days passed, there was no word when 10 citizens who are sailors Brahma 12 fascinating coal bound for the Philippines to be released.

But the government guarantee Tonsen Barahama Peter et al in safe and secure conditions. The government also reiterated its commitment that the safety of the citizen will be a priority.

Pemerinta repeatedly passed, can not be a military or TNI entry into the Philippines. Because the Philippine constitution does not allow foreign military go in there. Government respect for the sovereignty of the Philippines.

Communication continues to be built. Reportedly, there is an intermediary in the island of Sulu, southern Philippines region is a bridge with a group of hostage-takers led Jim Dragon. Negotiations acted.

Information said, if the perpetrator carrying 10 Indonesians and continue to move to move the location. They move at night through the hills to the area in Pattiku.

On Friday (8/4), there is news of Umar Patek, convicted of terrorism which imprisoned 20 years. He is ready to facilitate communication with the Abu Sayyaf.

The offer is rebuffed Vice President Jusuf Kalla. The government does not want any negotiations through the first Patek was captured in Pakistan. The negotiations were done through government to government.

Trace back, why Patek volunteered actually have a reason. Patek had once lived on the island of Basilan. He was familiar, and is said to be one of the shura council member Abu Sayyaf group. So most likely he is very familiar with their captors.

But whether it will be effective when Patek down? Reportedly, after Janjalani, leader of the Abu Sayyaf group was no longer holding the reins, all members of the group each way, including Patek which a few years later left the Philippines.

But it could be considered lobbying through this Patek is now included in the de-radicalization program BNPT. Surely remains the main priority is the safety of the citizen.

And the news of the liberation of Italian citizen by the Abu Sayyaf may be good news. One faction in the group in October 2015 and then seized Rolando Del Torchio, a missionary.

Del Torchio on Friday (8/4) night was found on a ferry which docked at a remote island, Jolo, which is the main base of the Abu Sayyaf group. Jolo is located approximately 950 kilometers south of the capital Manila.

"The victim is now thin. He lost a lot of weight compared to what we see in the old photos," the military spokesman said the local area, Mayor Philemon Tan told reporters as quoted by news agency AFP on Saturday (09/04/2016) ,

But not known for sure whether Del Torchio paid the ransom or not. The Abu Sayyaf is using ransom money to buy ammunition and logistics, it prevented the Philippine government.

Prayer was the best course for the 10 citizens who were taken hostage. Hopefully, they could soon be free, there is a family, wife, children and parents were waiting.

source: detiknews