MILF to help in release of kidnapped filmmakers

From Rappler (Jun 26): MILF to help in release of kidnapped filmmakers

Four days after the abduction of two Moro sisters and filmmakers in Sulu, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said it will help their family and the government secure their safe and speedy release.

Armed men took Linda and Nadjoua Bansil away last Saturday, June 22, in Liang, Patikul while doing a film on coffee growers in Mindanao.

Von Al-Haq, spokesman of the MILF’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces, said the Moro rebel group is already looking into possible ways to ensure the reunion of the victims with their families.

“Our position is to look into means on how we can help on the immediate release of the victims,” Al-Haq said.

The Moro rebel spokesman explained that their first step is to establish stable communication with the kidnappers.

“So far we have not yet contacted them. One of our first steps is to look for means on how to contact the holder of the victims,” Al-Haq said.

The leadership of the MILF has already instructed its political and military organs in Sulu to help bring the Bansil sisters back to their family.

http://www.rappler.com/nation/32182-milf-kidnapped-filmmakers