PATIKUL, Jolo Island, Philippines (16 May 2000) -- Most of the hostages made phone calls to loved ones with a satellite phone carried in by journalists. With the exception of Renate Wallert who is very ill, the hostages appear to be holding up well despite the difficult conditions. According to the hostages, there is very little food and water. "For several days there was nothing to eat. Today we had nothing but burnt rice because there was very little water. They keep the manioc and bananas for themselves," said French hostage Stephane Lousy. | | Sipadan hostages Consignments of food and medicine for the hostages have been delivered to the rebels but the hostages said they are not getting any of it. © CDNN - CYBER DIVER NEWS NETWORK |
