American National Kidnapped: First Foreigner Abducted in Southern Philippines in Years

On Thursday, October 17, an American national was abducted in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, marking the first kidnapping of a foreigner in recent years in Mindanao. It is important to note that this incident should not be seen as an indication of a broader security threat in the region. As of writing, the victim’s status and whereabouts remain unreported or unknown.

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