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Vietnamese vessel attacked in Philippines, one killed

The coastguard of the Philippines on February 20 reported that pirates in southern Philippine waters killed one crewman of a Vietnamese vessel and abducted seven on the evening of February 19.
Vietnamese vessel attacked in Philippines, one killed ảnh 1Philippine security force controls a pirate ship (Illustrative image. Source: Reuters)
Hanoi (VNA) – The coastguard of thePhilippines on February 20 reported that pirates in southern Philippine waterskilled one crewman of a Vietnamese vessel and abducted seven on the evening ofFebruary 19, according to foreign media.

The sailors were aboard ship MV Giang Hai with 25crewmembers, which was attacked near Baguan Island in Tawi-Tawi, an area closeto the stronghold of the notorious Abu Sayyaf militant group.

According to Reuters, other 17 Vietnamese sailors on boardwere rescued by the Philippine coastguard and marine soldiers.

An investigation was underway and the coastguard hadlaunched a pursuit in coordination with the military and police, said Philippinecoastguard spokesman Armand Balilo.

Abu Sayyaf group, which has a close link with the IslamicState, is believed to be the culprit of the attack. Well armed and equippedwith fast boats and high-tech navigation devices, the group has conducted frequentpiracy attacks and kidnapping for ransoms.-VNA
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