Philippines tightens cordon around kidnappers

"The Philippine military said it was tightening its cordon around Muslim extremists holding two Red Cross workers hostage, even during the Easter holidays.
"There will be no let up in further constricting the kidnappers positions to reduce their freedom of movement especially this Lenten Season," a military statement said.
The kidnappers holding Swiss national Andreas Notter and Italian Eugenio Vagni will be looking for security forces to take a "holiday break" from surrounding their hideout on the southern island of Jolo, the statement said." (2009, MSN.com)