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Rebels free 4 Europeans in Philippines
In the Philippines four European hostages were freed by military helicopters after 140 days in Abu Sayyaf captivity on Jolo island. Negotiators reported casualties in an ambush and warned that violence and ransom disputes may hinder other releases including two French journalists. German captive German Wallert celebrated release in Zamboanga. his parents were freed earlier.
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Cebu
Philippines
Jolo Island
Robert Aventajado
Abu Sayyaf
Jolo
Zamboanga City
Marc Wallert
Wallert