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Article: Abu Sabaya's Possible Surrender No End to Abu Sayyaf Crisis

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November 2, 2001
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The possible surrender of Abu Sayyaf spokesman Abu Sabaya could not put an end to this rebel terrorist group, the Philippine military said Friday.

"Abu Sabaya is not the leader of the Abu Sayyaf. He's just one man," a Philippine Daily Inquirer on-line report quoted PhilippineArmy spokesperson Colonel Jose Mabanta as saying.

The military believes that Khaddafy Janjalani, whose whereabouts are unknown, is the leader of Abu Sayyaf elements in southern island of Basilan.

In a letter to the Philippine government, Abu Sabaya promised to release the hostages, including the American couple if the military ceases offensive against his group and starts a negotiation.

Abu Sabaya also ...

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