Misuari not linked to kidnappings: KL

Misuari not linked to kidnappings: KL

MALAYSIA: Police said detained Philippines rebel leader Nur Misuari was not involved in a series of kidnappings by the Abu Sayyaf group in the country's resorts off Sabah state last year.

Inspector-General of Police Norian Mai was quoted by Bernama news agency as saying that there was no direct evidence pointing to Misuari's involvement with the Abu Sayyaf group.

The Abu Sayyaf last year kidnapped more than a dozen local and foreign tourists from Malaysia's Sipadan and Pandanan islands.

They have all since been released after Manila waged a war against the group.

Misuari was detained on Nov. 24 after he fled to the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island after allegedly leading an armed revolt that left more than 100 people dead. --AFP