Philippines priest describes ‘nightmare’ ordeal in Marawi
World Watch Monitor Fr Teresito “Chito” Suganob in a still taken from a video shortly after his release. The Catholic priest held captive by Islamic militants in the Philippines city of Marawi has described his 116 days in captivity as “a nightmare”, reports UCA News. Father Teresito Suganob spoke about his ordeal as he returned to […]
Islamic group vows to help Catholics with Marawi’s rebuilding in Philippines
World Watch Monitor A programme launched by the Catholic Church, aimed at rebuilding the city of Marawi in the southern Philippines after months of fighting between Islamist groups and the military, has received support from the country’s largest Muslim rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. According to AsiaNews, the rebel group is to provide security for […]
Kidnapped Philippines priest ‘alive’ but Marawi situation still ‘dire’
World Watch Monitor The Catholic priest abducted by the Maute terrorist group last month – in the early stages of its ongoing assault on the city of Marawi in the southern Philippines – is believed to be still alive, after his release was reportedly offered in exchange for the parents of the Maute group’s leader. […]