Police Says 11 Indonesians In Philippines Not Linked to ISIS
29 May 2017 16:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Government is currently attempting to repatriate 11 Indonesian citizens that are currently in the ISIS-rampaged city of Marawi, Philippines.
“We’re trying to get them back home to Indonesia,” National Police spokesperson Insp. Gen. Setyo Wasisto said on Monday, May 29.
Based on the data provided by the Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City and Police attaché in the Philippines, Setyo explained, the 11 Indonesians entered the country legally on a religious mission.
Setyo reiterated that the Indonesian nationals are not related to any terrorist groups such as ISIS or Daesh.
It was reported that they are not injured and in a good condition following the shootout that broke between the Philippine Military and the Maute armed group.
ISIS is currently attempting to build its base in South East Asia through Marawi. President Rodrigo Duterte imposed a Martial Law at Mindanao, the country’s second largest island, in order to stop the spread of radical Islamic groups.
The shootout was a direct response from a pro-ISIS armed group, Maute, after authorities attempted to capture Abu Sayyaf group leader Isnilon Hapilon.
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