What is the ICRCs reaction to the abductors latest demands?
We are extremely concerned about the fate of our colleagues. Their safety is of paramount importance. Following the kidnappers’ renewed threats, the ICRC once again appeals to the abductors’ sense of humanity and asks them to avoid taking any action that could endanger the lives of Mary Jean, Eugenio and Andreas. We also reiterate our call to the Philippine authorities to do everything in their power to save the lives of the hostages and not to take any action that could put our colleagues at risk. In particular, we urge the government to refrain from further military operations in the area. In the interest of our three staff, the ICRC asks the authorities to consider the kidnappers’ demands regarding the position of troops. The family of Andreas Notter have called on the Swiss government to do more to help free your colleagues and to exert pressure on the Philippine government to sort this crisis out. Does the ICRC support their appeal? We fully understand the families’ outrage that t
