MANILA, Philippines – The relatives of an Australian man held hostage for 15 months by Islamic militants in remote islands of the southern Philippines called Monday for his captors to be brought to justice. Warren Rodwell's elder sister and brother also thanked Philippine and Australian authorities for securing his release, although no mention was made of a reported $100,000-ransom payment that ensured he walked free. "We would like to acknowledge in particular the Philippine National Police for all their efforts, on Warren's behalf," Rodwell's sister, Denise Cappello, told reporters in Manila. "We wish the Philippine police every success in t...
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