The United Kingdom has advised its citizens against traveling to Sulu Sea and nearby islands off the coast of eastern Sabah, after receiving “unsubstantiated but credible information” from Philippine authorities that the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf may be about to conduct kidnappings.

“Any vessels sailing in this area could be targeted. You should carefully consider travel plans and be especially vigilant at this time,” it said.

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