Tag Archive: Abu Sayyaf

Ominous signs of an Asian hub for Islamic State in the Philippines

Dozens of foreign jihadis have fought side-by-side with Islamic State sympathizers against security forces in the southern Philippines over the past week, evidence that the restive region is fast becoming an Asian hub for the ultra-radical group. A Philippines intelligence…
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Philippines: Abu Sayyaf Leader Behind Execution Of Foreigners Is Killed

A leader of a militant group who was directly involved in the kidnap and execution of Canadian and German nationals was among those killed by Philippine troops in a clash on a resort island this week, the military said on…
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Malaysians With ISIS Links Raised Funds to Attack Putrajaya

Malaysian militants linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) were planning to overthrow the government in Putrajaya and attack several pubs, discos and even the Carlsberg brewery in Shah Alam, Selangor, according to the police. Federal Special…
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