11.   She said she does not believe a ransom should be paid for her son and daughter-in-law because that could encourage more kidnappings.

12.   The government has refused to swap prisoners for hostages, saying that it would encourage more kidnappings.

13.   The government has refused, saying that it would encourage more kidnappings.

14.   The government has refused to release any militant, saying it will only encourage further kidnappings.

15.   The Indian government refused the exchange, saying that would encourage more kidnappings.

16.   The Indian government refused, saying meeting the demand would encourage kidnappings.

17.   The Indian government rejected the demand, saying bowing to the militants would encourage more kidnappings in the state.

18.   But the Philippine government and the United States has refused to pay for the release of hostages, arguing such a move would only encourage more kidnappings.