Philippines: May 2, 2002

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Despite Abu Sayyaf threats to kill it's three hostages, the government refused to negotiate a ransom with the rebels. There have been rumors that Abu Sayyaf was negotiating with the families of the two American hostages for a ransom, and that there was a problem of getting the money to the rebels without some of it being stolen by the army or police.

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