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

Photo of Fr. Michael Sinnott from Missionary Society of St. Columban