3 WNI free, 4 Malaysians still being held hostage Abu Sayyaf Group

3 WNI free, 4 Malaysians still being held hostage Abu Sayyaf Group

News Update-JAKARTA - Foreign Minister (FM) Retno Marsudi ensure three Indonesian citizen (WNI) who had been held hostage militant group Abu Sayyaf has been freed.

Before they become victims of piracy and hostage-taking Abu Sayyaf group on the Malaysian-flagged ship Massif 6.

"They were released and are in good health until recently. Consulate (Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia) in Tawau have been meeting with all three," said Retno in his office, Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara, Jakarta, Tuesday (05/04/2016).

Related incident, the Consulate General in Malaysia have been meeting with the company or the owner of the vessel to ensure the rights of the three Indonesians.

According to Retno, have reached an agreement between the owner of the ship with the ship's Men (ABK), among other rights as crew would remain guaranteed, the entire cost of living in the shelter for Tawau is also fulfilled.

In addition to their rights guaranteed by the company, the status of the three Indonesians are still required local authorities to request information on the existence of four Malaysians who are still in captivity of the Abu Sayyaf.

"(Then) they will be in Tawau this week and investigated to assist the release of four ABK Malaysia. Special family of three crew members that will do the communication," he said .(N/U)