Philippines: Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Refuses to Cooperate with Govt on Philippine Priest Sinnott Kidnapping
– Moro rebels won’t surrender Sinnot captor
– Philippines Sun Star reports: “Muslim rebel leaders Thursday refused a government demand to force one of their members accused of kidnapping an Irish priest to come out and personally deny the allegation.”
– “Aloy Al Asree, the commander of the 113rd Based Command of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), would not want to turn himself into a target by the authorities, an MILF official said.”
– Accused Philippine rebel kidnapper to remain hidden: MILF
— AFP reports: “Aloy Al Asree [is] a commander of more than 3,000 men in
– Govt can rescue Sinnott without aid
Photo of Fr. Michael Sinnott from Missionary Society of St. Columban