Piracy threat prompts dark sail for cruise ship in Philippine waters

Passengers aboard the Queen Anne luxury cruise liner in the southern Philippines were plunged into darkness due to piracy threats, with crew members instructing guests to take precautions. The heightened security measures were a response to the militant group Abu Sayyaf, known for kidnappings and ransoms in the region. Despite reassurances from the crew that the risk to the large ship was minimal, the Sulu and Celebes seas remain a hotspot for maritime crime, with Abu Sayyaf targeting smaller vessels in recent years.

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