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Misuari not involved in kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf say Malaysian police
Malaysian police say detained Philippines Muslim rebel leader Nur Misuari was not involved in a series of kidnappings by the Abu Sayyaf group in the country's resorts off Sabah state last year.
A police spokesman says there is no direct evidence pointing to Misuari's involvement with the Abu Sayyaf group.
The Abu Sayyaf last year kidnapped more than a dozen local and foreign tourists from Malaysian islands.
They have all since been released after Manila waged a war against the group.
Misuari was detained November 24 after he fled to the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island after allegedly leading an armed revolt that left more than 100 people dead.
Police say Misuari will be deported as soon as the Philippine government stated its readiness to accept him.
10/12/01 4:42:40 | ABC Radio Australia News
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