JOLO, Philippines (27 August 2000) -- Five more hostages abducted by Muslim bandits have been released after months in the jungle of Jolo Island in the southern Philippines. Four of the hostages were abducted from a Sipadan Island diving resort on April 23 and one was taken hostage on July 9 with a three-member French television crew. The freed hostages expressed concern about those who are still being held captive. "You don't expect me to be happy, my son is still there," said Werner Wallert, a 57-year-old German. Of the 21 hostages abducted from Sipadan over four months ago, 15 have been released. Abu Sayyaf rebels still hold eight people including two members of the French television crew. | | Sipadan hostages A dozen Filipino evangelists are also with the hostages, however, it is not clear if they are being held against their will. © CDNN - CYBER DIVER NEWS NETWORK |
