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Abu Sayyaf

Abu Sayyaf is an Islamist militant group in the Philippines which has carried out attacks since 1991. They are engaged in an insurgency for an independent province.

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Philippine armored transport on Sulu Island

Abu Sayyaf leader killed in the Philippines

Abu Sayyaf leader killed in the Philippines

The military reports rescuing hostages and killing "Apo Mike," a militant believed to have plotted kidnappings.
PoliticsMarch 21, 2021
Volunteers attend to an injured man after two explosions

Philippines: Deadly double bomb attacks hit island

Philippines: Deadly double bomb attacks hit island

Twin explosions in the Philippines have killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens.
TerrorismAugust 24, 2020
Philippinen Soldaten IS

Dutch hostage killed in Philippines

Dutch hostage killed in Philippines

Ewold Horn was Abu Sayyaf's longest-held hostage. The military said it also killed the Abu Sayyaf commander's wife.
TerrorismMay 31, 2019
Philippine marines in Sulu

Philippine troops clash with IS-linked miltants

Philippine troops clash with IS-linked miltants

At least five soldiers and three Abu Sayyaf militants were killed as the military presses forward with a new offensive.
ConflictsFebruary 3, 2019
Inside of bombed out church

Philippines: Many killed in cathedral blasts

Philippines: Many killed in cathedral blasts

At least 20 people have been killed in two explosions outside a church in the southern Philippines.
TerrorismJanuary 27, 2019
Marawi Philippinen Zusammenstöße Soldaten Islamismus

Duterte declares Marawi 'liberation'

Duterte declares Marawi 'liberation'

Rebuilding and rehabilitating the war-torn city of Marawi will be a test case for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
PoliticsOctober 17, 2017