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Beware of that two-faced clause in the anti-terror law
The ‘flawed’ new Anti-Terrorism Law should delete a clause to clearly exclude protest and dissent from punishable acts, says a top terrorism analyst
28 Abu Sayyaf bandits killed for first half of 2020 – AFP
29 Abu Sayyaf militants have surrendered during the same period
Female, 3 other suspected ISIS-linked terrorists killed in Parañaque police raid
(3rd UPDATE) Police reports say the suspects had links to Abu Sayyaf bomb expert Mundi Sawadjaan, who helped plot suicide bombings in Sulu in 2019
FALSE: Abu Sayyaf thanked actors, politicians opposing anti-terror bill
The website where the information came from says its source was only a meme that was made for fun
Soldier killed, 9 others wounded in 'fierce firefight' with Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
Bloodstains on the terror group's escape path indicate an 'undetermined number' of casualties among its members, says the military in Western Mindanao
Defending anti-terror bill, Esperon bares arrest of 8 Abu Sayyaf 'sleepers'
'We assure you that terrorism is not activism, and activism is not terrorism,' says National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr
The doctor healing the wounds of war in Basilan
In her clinic in the province's capital, Arlyn Jawad Jumao-As heals children, rebels, soldiers. She's played a critical role in keeping the peace.
4 soldiers killed in clash with Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
(UPDATED) Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Arvin John Encinas says 2 Abu Sayyaf members were killed during the encounter
3 Abu Sayyaf members killed in Sulu
Soldiers of the 21st Infantry Battalion recover one body, and a high-powered firearm
At least 3 Abu Sayyaf members killed as Sulu clashes continue
Eight soldiers of the Philippine Army's 45th Infantry Battalion are wounded in the battle in Barangay Latih in Patikul, Sulu
Grandson of Abu Sayyaf leader Radullan Sahiron killed in Sulu
Officials say 'Vikram', the Abu Sayyaf chieftain's grandson, was involved in the Jolo Cathedral suicide bombing in 2019 and the recent clash with the military in Patikul that left 11 soldiers dead
Soldiers killed in Sulu clash hailed as heroes
Friday’s encounter with the Abu Sayyaf Group in Patikul, Sulu, was the deadliest battle the military has fought in a long while, says the Philippine Army
11 soldiers killed, 14 wounded in Sulu clash with Abu Sayyaf
(4th UPDATE) Bloodstains on the clash site in Patikul, Sulu, indicate an undetermined number of casualties among the Abu Sayyaf Group, says the military
Kidnapped doctor rescued from Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
Army troops rescue Daniel Moreno, who was abducted in Jolo, Sulu, on February 4
2 Abu Sayyaf members killed in Sulu clash with military
Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Taullah Abdurasa, also known as Amah Ollah, and a certain Baby Ollah are killed in the clash
Police arrest alleged Abu Sayyaf member in Cebu
According to Central Visayas police, the suspected Abu Sayyaf member has been working as a rice trader in Cebu for the past year
5 Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf
Indonesia's foreign ministry says it is working closely with Malaysian and Philippine authorities to rescue the crew, while urging other fishermen to avoid the area
2 Indonesians rescued from Abu Sayyaf
Troops are trying to rescue one more Indonesian who remains in captivity
4 Abu Sayyaf bandits killed in Sulu clash
A government soldier was also killed in the encounter with members of the ISIS-affiliated faction of the terror group blamed for suicide attacks earlier this year
Kidnapped couple Allan and Wilma Hyrons rescued from Abu Sayyaf
(UPDATED) Three days of clashes between the military and the bandit group leads to the rescue of the couple, who were kidnapped in Zamboanga del Sur on October 4
6 Abu Sayyaf bandits killed in Sulu clashes – military
Among the casualties is a leading suspect in kidnappings in Tawi-Tawi and Sabah, the military says
ISIS liaison to Abu Sayyaf killed in Sulu clash
Talha Jumsah or Abu Talha is an ISIS-trained bomb expert who 'served as an instructor to the ASG in the fabrication of more lethal and destructive IEDs' used in suicide bombings, says Joint Task Force Sulu
DNA tests on Sulu suicide bombers confirm Abu Sayyaf’s ISIS links – military
The foreign suspects killed in separate incidents in Sulu were ISIS terrorists working for the Abu Sayyaf's Sawadjaan faction, the military says
Basilan sends Abu Sayyaf surrenderers to various cities to learn livelihood
Hundreds of former Abu Sayyaf Group members will undergo an exposure tour in Quezon City, Bulacan, Baguio City, La Trinidad, Benguet, and Los Baños, Laguna
Q&A: Is General Sobejana the one to end the Abu Sayyaf?
In this wide-ranging interview, Western Mindanao Command chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana talks to Rappler about foreign fighters in Mindanao, suicide bombers in Sulu, and the prospects for peace
Army foils Abu Sayyaf bomb plot in Basilan
Army troops recover 6 improvised explosive devices after a clash with more than a dozen Abu Sayyaf bandits
Abu Sayyaf terrorist killed in Sulu clash was planning suicide attack – military
The military says Nanz Sawadjaan, nephew of ISIS' leader in the Philippines, would have become a suicide bomber if he had not been killed in a raid on Tuesday, September 10
Nephew of pro-ISIS Abu Sayyaf leader killed in Sulu – military
(UPDATED) Nanz Sawadjaan, nephew of Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan, is killed in a firefight with government troops. His death is a 'great loss' to the Abu Sayyaf Group, says the military.
U.S. puts Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Sawadjaan on global terror list
Along with Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan – who is said to be the leader of the Islamic State in the Philippines – a female named Almaida Marani Salvin is also included on the United States' blacklist
Female ‘suicide bomber’ in Sulu blast was from Abu Sayyaf – military
The chief of the military’s Western Mindanao Command says terror groups in Mindanao could be weakening, while an analyst says they are evolving and could launch devastating attacks in the future
Suspected suicide bomber attacks Sulu military camp
(UPDATED) Joint Task Force Sulu commander Major General Corleto Vinluan Jr blames the Abu Sayyaf Group for the bombing
CAFGU member killed, 4 wounded in Basilan Abu Sayyaf attack
Authorities say CAFGU Active Auxillaries member Norman Aramal was on his post rendering duty when he was attacked by an Abu Sayyaf Group led by Pasil Bayali
Suicide attacks emerge in Philippines under ISIS influence
Security analysts say the apparent suicide bombings in the country over the past 12 months are a worrying escalation of militancy driven by the influence of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia
AFP: 'High possibility' Sulu blasts were suicide attacks
(UPDATED) Investigators have also yet to determine whether any of the attackers were Filipino
Suicide bombing? Attack on Sulu military camp similar to Jolo Cathedral blast
The military identifies Abu Sayyaf Group leader Hatib Sawadjaan as the mastermind of the attacks. He pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
ISIS claims suicide attack on Sulu military camp
(UPDATED) ISIS claimed the bombing was the work of two suicide attackers, according to Rita Katz, the director of SITE Intelligence Group which monitors jihadist activities worldwide
Battle-scarred Philippine general leads military command fighting terrorists
Major General Cirilito Sobejana assumes command of the military's Western Mindanao Command on Friday, June 28
Abu Sayyaf frees 9 fishermen seized off Borneo
The Abu Sayyaf group releases the fishermen off the coast of Jolo island on Friday, June 21
Abu Sayyaf's Dutch hostage killed in firefight in Sulu
(4th UPDATE) The Western Mindanao Command says the Abu Sayyaf killed Dutch birdwatcher Ewold Horn as he tried to escape during a firefight with government troops
PNP: High-ranking Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Quezon City
The police arrest Abuhair Kullim Indal for his alleged involvement in a 2001 kidnapping
Fisherman held hostage by Abu Sayyaf drowns in escape bid
Abu Sayyaf flees southern island of Simusa in Sulu and brings their hostages with them
7 killed in clash between gov’t troops, Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
The military says 3 soldiers and 4 Abu Sayyaf members were killed during an 'intense' half-hour firefight in Patikul, Sulu
Malacañang rejects Abu Sayyaf's ransom demand for foreign hostages
'We stand firm on our no ransom policy,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo, reacting to the Abu Sayyaf Group's threat to behead two Indonesians and one Malaysian if ransom is not paid
1 soldier killed, 3 others wounded in Sulu clash vs Abu Sayyaf
The offensive is part of the military's intensified operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group after the deadly Jolo Cathedral bombing
Abu Sayyaf leader Sawadjaan 'mastermind' in Jolo Cathedral bombing | Evening wRap
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Abu Sayyaf leader Sawadjaan 'mastermind' in Jolo Cathedral bombing
Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan was last seen on February 2, when the Philippine Army clashed with around 100 members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Patikul, Sulu
5 gov’t troops killed in clash with Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
(UPDATED) Troops engage in an 'intense firefight' with Abu Sayyaf members under Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan, believed to be involved in the Jolo cathedral bombing
Jolo bombing: Grade 11 student wrongly tagged as Abu Sayyaf leader's brother
(UPDATED) He is only 18 years old
Duterte: Crush Abu Sayyaf by whatever means | Evening wRap
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Duterte in Jolo: Crush Abu Sayyaf by whatever means
President Rodrigo Duterte appears to blame the Abu Sayyaf and ISIS for the twin explosions in the Jolo Cathedral
