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Any news from the Philippines

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Naveed and his father Sajid Akram traveled from Sydney to Manila and Davao City, Philippines, but police report they rarely left their hotel and found no evidence of training or logistical preparation during their stay. Authorities clarify they were not in the Philippines for tourism.

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Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'
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Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'

Speculation surrounds Naveed and his father Sajid Akram's trip to the Philippines, a region known for Islamic extremism, before the attack.

Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'
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Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'

They left Sydney for Manila on November 1st, then traveled to Davao City the same day.

Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'
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Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'

Local police report they rarely left their hotel room before returning to Sydney on November 29th.

Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'
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Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'

No evidence suggests they received training or logistical preparation for the alleged attack.

Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'
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Police say duo behind Bondi terror attack 'acted alone'

Authorities clarify there is no suggestion they were in the Philippines for tourism.

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