| 单词 | Abu Sayyaf |
| 例句 | But in 2000, the island won an improbable reprieve: a band of Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, Islamic separatists from the southern Philippines, raided the camps and kidnapped 21 people, including 10 tourists. Journeys : A Monsoon, Then Underwater Magic in Malaysia 2013-01-25T17:46:35Z In the southern Philippines, officials said he had joined forces with the local extremist group Abu Sayyaf, spending several years training militants and plotting attacks, including against U.S. troops in the country. Paroled Indonesia bombmaker apologizes for 2002 Bali attack 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z A police officer posted at a sentry tower fired warning shots, and then shot and killed two of the prisoners, including Abu Sayyaf commander Idang Susukan, when they refused to yield, police said. Philippine police kill 3 inmates amid rampage in Manila jail 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z While Moro has come into the government fold, smaller militant groups including the violent Abu Sayyaf have continued to fight the government and wage sporadic attacks, especially in impoverished rural regions with weak law enforcement. The AP Interview: Marcos wants to ‘reintroduce’ Philippines 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The attackers were from a band of outlaws separate from the Abu Sayyaf, a small but violent Muslim militant group which still has a presence in Basilan despite years of battle setbacks, Gobway told reporters. Gunmen kill 3 soldiers in southern Philippine attack 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Indonesian government data showed some 44 Indonesians were kidnapped and held hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines between 2016 and 2019. Philippine, Indonesia talks on pandemic recovery challenges 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf gunmen seized Kantner at gunpoint and killed a woman sailing with him off neighboring Malaysia’s Sabah state. Philippine militants accused of beheading tourists surrender 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The Philippine government has never initiated any talks with the Abu Sayyaf, which has carved a brutal image for deadly bombings and beheadings, but has encouraged many of its fighters to surrender. Philippine officials designate 11 insurgents `terrorists’ 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Marcos dismissed Abu Sayyaf as a group that no longer has a cause other than “banditry.” The AP Interview: Marcos wants to ‘reintroduce’ Philippines 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z However, smaller militant groups, including the Abu Sayyaf, have continued to fight the government and wage sporadic attacks, especially in impoverished rural regions with weak law enforcement and many firearms. Gunmen kill 3 soldiers in southern Philippine attack 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z While the group eventually was freed, subsequent kidnappings by Abu Sayyaf have resulted in the death of several hostages. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The United States and the Philippines have labeled the Abu Sayyaf a terrorist organization for kidnappings, beheadings and bombings. Philippine militants accused of beheading tourists surrender 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The Anti-Terrorism Council separately designated as terrorists five commanders of the Abu Sayyaf, a small but violent Muslim militant group in the country’s south. Philippine officials designate 11 insurgents `terrorists’ 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Another four groups, Abu Sayyaf Group, al-Qa'ida, al-Qa'ida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb and Jemaah Islamiyah, were relisted under the code, she said. Australia intends to list Hamas as terrorist organisation 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Several Islamist militant groups have been active in the southern island of Mindanao, including Abu Sayyaf, a group that has proclaimed allegiance to Islamic State and is known for kidnapping for ransom. Philippine Islamist militant leader, wife killed in clash, says military 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Hassan also allegedly provided bomb-making training to militants belonging to the Abu Sayyaf group, according to a former Abu Sayyaf militant who has been captured by government forces. Philippine forces kill wanted Muslim militant leader 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf has been weakened considerably by decades of military offensives, surrenders and infighting, and is currently estimated by the military to have less than 200 armed fighters, but remains a national security threat. Philippine militants accused of beheading tourists surrender 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z The Anti-Terrorism Council also did not cite specific evidence against the five Abu Sayyaf commanders. Philippine officials designate 11 insurgents `terrorists’ 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z They were held in captivity for more than a year by a jihadist group called Abu Sayyaf, which demanded $1 million in ransom for the Americans. Kidnapping of American missionaries in Haiti highlights the perils of religious workers abroad 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The Philippine authorities believe a similar attack near the cathedral in 2020, which left 14 dead, was perpetrated by the same Abu Sayyaf faction. Philippine Military Plane Crashes With 96 People Aboard 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z The soldiers were part of the military's stepped-up presence in the southern Philippines to combat Islamist militants such as the Abu Sayyaf group. Philippines military plane crashes with at least 85 on board 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z Militant wanted for beheadings, 3 others killed in Philippines: Troops killed four Abu Sayyaf militants in a gun battle in the southern Philippines, including a commander accused of beheadings, military officials said. World Digest: June 13, 2021 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z The government has previously designated the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army along with the Abu Sayyaf as terrorist organizations. Philippine officials designate 11 insurgents `terrorists’ 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf group, whose members pledged allegiance to the Islamic State in 2014, is based in the southern Philippines and is notorious for bombings, beheadings, extortions and kidnap-for-ransom activities. Malaysian police say five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants killed in raid 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z The soldiers on the plane that crashed on Sunday were being flown to Jolo to bolster the military’s operations against Abu Sayyaf, a small Islamist group that the Philippine government considers a terrorist organization. Philippine Military Plane Crashes With 96 People Aboard 2021-07-04T04:00:00Z The Philippines and the United States both consider the Abu Sayyaf a terrorist organization for bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings. Malaysia arrests Abu Sayyaf militants with Philippine help 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Gonzales said troops were hunting down the remaining militants and expressed optimism that Sawadjaan, one of the most wanted Abu Sayyaf commanders, “will soon meet his end.” Philippine troops kill Egyptian, 2 Filipino militants 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z On Thursday, three other Indonesian men were rescued by police, who also caught one of their Abu Sayyaf captors. World Digest: March 21, 2021 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z The Philippines military said in March troops killed an Abu Sayyaf leader and rescued four Indonesian hostages held for a year since they were kidnapped from Sabah. Malaysian police say five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants killed in raid 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z The four hostages were among five Indonesians kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf on Jan. 17 last year off Tambisan in Malaysia. Philippine troops kill Abu Sayyaf leader, rescue Indonesian hostages 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z Vinluan said the rescue of the Indonesian men, the last known hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf, would allow government forces to finish off the ransom-seeking rebels. Filipino troops kill rebel commander, rescue last hostage 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Gonzales said without elaborating that the killing of the Egyptian would cut off foreign financial support to the Abu Sayyaf. Philippine troops kill Egyptian, 2 Filipino militants 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Vinluan said the rescue of the Indonesian men, the last known hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf, would allow government forces to finish off the ransom-seeking rebels. Filipino troops capture rebel commander, rescue last hostage 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z The men were kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf gunmen off Malaysia while working for a Malaysian fishing firm in January last year. 3 kidnapped Indonesians rescued after Philippine sea mishap 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z The southern province is the stronghold of Abu Sayyaf, which is known for ransom kidnappings, beheadings and bombings. 9 women accused of suspected Abu Sayyaf suicide bomb plots 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The amnesty program excludes the notoriously brutal Abu Sayyaf and other small armed bands associated with the Islamic State group. Philippine president approves amnesty program for rebels 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Sayyaf was notorious for his ties to al-Qaida in the 1990s and was the inspiration for the Philippine terrorist group, Abu Sayyaf. Afghans say preventing next war as vital as ending this one 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z In 2005, 27 inmates, including detained Muslim militants from the brutal Abu Sayyaf group, and a police officer were killed when police commandos quelled a jail uprising in metropolitan Manila. 9 prisoners killed as rival gangs clash in Philippine prison 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z It said the three men told authorities that suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen took the other five fisherman, including the captain. Indonesian hostage dies in Philippine army, militant battle 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z “May this serve as a clear message to the supporters and remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf,” Gonzales said. 9 women accused of suspected Abu Sayyaf suicide bomb plots 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf has been blacklisted by the United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organization for kidnappings for ransom, beheadings and suicide bombings. Philippine president approves amnesty program for rebels 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf Group was responsible for many attacks this year, it said. Piracy, other high seas crimes rise in Asia: report 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is one of the smallest and most violent jihadist groups in the southern Philippines, known for its kidnap-for-ransom activity and its brutality, including beheadings. Philippines bomb attacks kill at least 14 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf, which is on U.S. and Philippine lists of terrorist organizations, is notorious for bombings, extortion and kidnappings for ransom in the volatile southern Philippines. Indonesian hostage dies in Philippine army, militant battle 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z A few weeks after Sawadjaan’s death, two widows of Abu Sayyaf militants separately detonated bombs in suicide attacks that killed 14 people, including soldiers, and wounded 75 others in Jolo town in Sulu. 9 women accused of suspected Abu Sayyaf suicide bomb plots 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The troops were among hundreds from a special infantry division created by President Rodrigo Duterte to destroy Abu Sayyaf, a group notorious for banditry, piracy and kidnap-for-ransom and countless attacks on civilian and military targets. Twin bombings kill 15, wound scores in Philippine south 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z A few hundred Abu Sayyaf militants still remain in impoverished Sulu and outlying island provinces, mostly on the run from constant military offensives. 2 Philippine police killed, 2 wounded in station attack 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z The ministry said those three men told authorities that suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen took the other five fisherman, including the captain. Indonesia says 5 citizens kidnapped by Philippine militants 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z To this day, two groups — the Islamist Abu Sayyaf and the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front — continue to contest central government control there. Remembering America’s first (and longest) forgotten war on tribal islamists 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Troops killed five Abu Sayyaf militants, including two commanders, Sunday in a separate clash in Sulu. Philippine troops rescue abducted British man and wife 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Sobejana confirmed that three Indonesian fishermen abducted recently off Malaysia’s Sabah state on northern Borneo island near the sea border with the southern Philippines were in the hands of Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu. British man and his wife rescued from Philippine militants 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Twelve other soldiers were wounded in the attack by suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen in Sulu province, officials said. World Digest: June 28, 2019 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z He was the last known Indonesian being held hostage by Abu Sayyaf. Indonesia says 5 citizens kidnapped by Philippine militants 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Gen. Cirilito Sobejana says nine other soldiers were wounded in Friday’s “inhumane attack” by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants on in the headquarters of an army brigade combat team in Indanan town. Suspected militant attack on Philippine army camp kills 5 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z A Malaysian official helping to monitor terrorism incidents said Abu Sayyaf militants are the prime suspect. Watchdog says Filipino gangs seized 10 fishermen off Borneo 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z Troops killed five Abu Sayyaf militants, including two commanders, on Sunday in a separate clash in Sulu. British man and his wife rescued from Philippine militants 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z A Malaysian official helping to monitor terrorism incidents said Abu Sayyaf militants are the prime suspects. Watchdog says Filipino gangs seized 10 fishermen off Borneo 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which is on U.S. and Philippine lists of terrorist organizations, is notorious for bombings, extortion and kidnappings for ransom in the volatile southern Philippines. Indonesia says 5 citizens kidnapped by Philippine militants 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Ewold Horn, 59, was being held by 30 members of the Abu Sayyaf group on the island of Sulu when they were attacked by soldiers in a battle that lasted an hour and a half. Longtime Dutch hostage, birdwatcher killed in battle between militants and Philippine soldiers 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf had led forces who had commandeered Syria’s oil-producing facilities and used the proceeds to fund the terror group’s consolidation and expansion across eastern Syria and western Iraq. Isis wife reveals role in helping CIA hunt for Baghdadi 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf emerged in the late 1980s as an offshoot of the decades-long Muslim separatist insurgency in the south of the largely Roman Catholic nation. British man and his wife rescued from Philippine militants 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z But Malaysian media earlier this year cited intelligence reports that Abu Sayyaf gunmen were plying sea borders at Sabah to hunt for new hostages to fund their campaign. Watchdog says Filipino gangs seized 10 fishermen off Borneo 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Six Abu Sayyaf militants were killed, the army said. Dutch hostage killed in Philippine gun battle 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z “Horn was shot by one of his guards when he tried to escape from the Abu Sayyaf,” said Brig. Longtime Dutch hostage, birdwatcher killed in battle between militants and Philippine soldiers 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Six militants from the insurgent group, known as Abu Sayyaf, were also killed in the gun battle on Saturday in a remote village near the town of Patikul, in Sulu Province, the military said. Militants Attack Soldiers in Southern Philippines, Leaving 2 Children Dead 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was killed in a Delta Force raid on his Syrian compound in June 2015, which resulted in a treasure trove of intelligence about the Islamic State group. Amal Clooney seeking Islamic State woman for Yazidi crimes 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Tuesday’s incident followed the kidnapping of a Malaysian and two Indonesian fishermen by Abu Sayyaf gunmen off Sabah state last December. Watchdog says Filipino gangs seized 10 fishermen off Borneo 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z The cathedral attack by two suspected suicide bombers sparked the latest military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf. Philippine police: 4 wives of Abu Sayyaf commanders arrested 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which was founded in 1991, was linked to al-Qaeda before aligning itself with the rival Islamic State. Longtime Dutch hostage, birdwatcher killed in battle between militants and Philippine soldiers 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z While those discussions were underway, they were attacked by about 30 Abu Sayyaf militants. Militants Attack Soldiers in Southern Philippines, Leaving 2 Children Dead 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z Three captors from the militant group, Abu Sayyaf, were gunned down. Philippines: hostage of Islamist militants swims to safety while two others die 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Smaller but more violent groups aligned with the Islamic State group like the Abu Sayyaf still threaten the region. Mahathir meets Philippine Muslim rebel chief-turned-governor 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Militant groups such as Abu Sayyaf continue to threaten the region, government reports say. World Digest: Feb. 26, 2019 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z According to the military, the church bombing was perpetrated by Indonesian suicide bombers and was planned and executed with the assistance of the Abu Sayyaf group. 'The fight is not over': fears of Isis resurgence in Philippines 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Police say the suspects escorted the two suicide bombers around Jolo and to a meeting with the Abu Sayyaf commander accused of funding the attack. Philippine police: 5 suspects in church bombing in custody 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Besana said the Malaysian, Jari Bin Abudullah, was shot by Abu Sayyaf militants when he ran away on Thursday as marines tried to rescue him and engaged his captors in a gun battle. Philippines: hostage of Islamist militants swims to safety while two others die 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Five other soldiers and at least 15 Abu Sayyaf fighters were wounded, according to the military. 5 Soldiers and 3 ISIS-Linked Militants Killed in Clashes in Philippines 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z “Unless the Abu Sayyaf and other peace spoilers in the area are defeated, parts of the south will be under constant threat of violence.” Grenade Attack on Philippine Mosque Kills Two 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Duterte visited the bombed cathedral on Monday and ordered government forces “to destroy” the Abu Sayyaf. Grenade thrown into Philippine mosque kills 2 Islam teachers 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z In June 2016, the Islamic State confirmed in a video that Mr. Hapilon, the former Abu Sayyaf commander, was the leader of the group in Southeast Asia. ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z Last year, Abu Sayyaf detonated a car bomb at a police checkpoint on the southern island of Basilan, killing 10 people. Philippines Cathedral Bombing Kills 20 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z “These Abu Sayyaf members encountered by troops are those trying to flee the operation,” he said. 5 Soldiers and 3 ISIS-Linked Militants Killed in Clashes in Philippines 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z “But threat groups like the Abu Sayyaf are quicker to learn and faster to act than law enforcement.” Grenade Attack on Philippine Mosque Kills Two 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Philippine officials said the attack bore the hallmarks of Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic State ally that rejects the peace deal. Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Philippine Attack That Killed at Least 20 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf militants are still holding at least five hostages - a Dutch national, two Malaysians, an Indonesian and a Filipino - in their jungle bases mostly near Sulu’s Patikul town, not far from Jolo. Philippines church bombing: Many dead, injured in Sunday Mass blasts 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf militants are still holding at least five hostages — a Dutch national, two Malaysians, an Indonesian and a Filipino — in their jungle bases mostly near Sulu's Patikul town, not far from Jolo. Bombing of Roman Catholic cathedral in southern Philippines kills at least 21 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z The province is home to a rival rebel faction that's opposed to the deal as well as the Abu Sayyaf group, which is not part of any peace process. Philippines church bombing leaves at least 19 dead 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z The first blast went off while churchgoers were inside the Jolo Cathedral in Sulu province, a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf militant group. Church bombs in Philippines kill at least 17, wound 42 - military 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z The province is home to a rival rebel faction that’s opposed to the deal as well as the Abu Sayyaf group, which is not part of any peace process. Bombs target cathedral in south Philippines; at least 8 dead 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z Today, the Abu Sayyaf has degenerated into a few loose factions with a few hundred ragtag fighters and no central leader in Basilan and outlying islands. Philippines: 66 alleged militants convicted in kidnappings 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z He cited in particular the terrorist group’s influence on local movements such as the Maute group, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Central Mindanao and Abu Sayyaf in Western Mindanao. ISIS fighters in Philippines threaten U.S. anti-terror plan 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z The hostages were taken at gunpoint by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants. World Digest: Sept. 16, 2018 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z He was sanctioned in 2005 for his suspected role in the Abu Sayyaf Group, a hardline militant group in southern Philippines. Treasury sanctions target Islamic State recruiters 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Military officials said the attack early Tuesday at a checkpoint on the southern island of Basilan appeared to be the work of the Abu Sayyaf group. Philippines Car Bombing Linked to Pro-Islamic State Group 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z Two kidnapped teachers were beheaded and a priest died while in Abu Sayyaf custody. Philippines: 66 alleged militants convicted in kidnappings 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf emerged in the late 1980s as an offshoot of the decades-long Muslim separatist rebellion in the Philippines. World Digest: March 29, 2018 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Predominantly Muslim Basilan is the birthplace of the Abu Sayyaf, which has been blacklisted by the U.S. and Philippine governments for ransom kidnappings, beheadings, bombings and other violence. Philippine troops capture suspected Spanish militant backer 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z The rebels were suspected of working with Abu Sayyaf, another Islamic State-affiliated group that kidnaps and occasionally beheads foreign tourists. A mostly Christian city in the Philippines lays out the welcome mat for displaced Muslims 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Fighters belonging to Mr Hapilon’s branch of Abu Sayyaf and to another band of Muslim militants, called the Maute group, showed themselves in the city in May. The Philippine army recaptures a city seized by Muslim insurgents 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf — or Bearer of the Sword — has been listed as a terrorist group by the U.S. Philippines: 66 alleged militants convicted in kidnappings 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Hapilon was the leader of Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group linked to the Islamic State. Philippine City Declared ‘Liberated’ From Terrorists After Months of Fighting 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z A local Abu Sayyaf militant with Adib managed to escape, they said. Philippine troops capture suspected Spanish militant backer 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z He was the leader of Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic State affiliate that he turned into the most violent of the country’s armed Muslim factions. Ophelia, Kirkuk, Bowe Bergdahl: Your Tuesday Briefing 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z At the height of Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines, over 400 task force members provided combat support to Manila’s efforts to quash groups such as Abu Sayyaf. ISIS affiliate Maute a tough foe for Philippines, U.S. in Marawi 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Some Abu Sayyaf commanders have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. World Digest: Aug. 21, 2017 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z Military officials say about 20 Abu Sayyaf gunmen opened fire on villagers and burned five houses and a village hall in the attack early Monday in Tubigan village in Maluso town on Basilan island. Abu Sayyaf militants kill 9, wound 16 in Philippines 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z Adib “is a known Abu Sayyaf sympathizer and ardent supporter for the establishment of an Islamic caliphate in the Philippines,” Panti and two other army officers said in a joint statement they handed to prosecutors. Philippine troops capture suspected Spanish militant backer 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z Last month, the military retrieved the decapitated bodies of two Vietnamese crewmen abducted by the Abu Sayyaf last year. 7 dead in clash between Abu Sayyaf and Philippine troops 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z When in fact the raid against Abu Sayyaf occurred on May 16, 2015 and was announced that day in an official statement by Defense Secretary Ash Carter. New York Times Asks Fox for Apology After ‘Inaccurate Segment’ 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z Militants kill 9 in Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants killed nine people and wounded 16 in an early-morning attack on a southern Philippine village that may have been retaliation for battle setbacks, officials said. World Digest: Aug. 21, 2017 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z Delta Force commandos conducted a raid in Syria on May 16, 2015, on the residence of Abu Sayyaf, the Islamic State’s top financial officer and a close associate of Mr. Baghdadi. How Trump Got It Wrong in Saying The Times ‘Foiled’ Killing of ISIS Leader 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z Marawi was taken over May 23 by insurgents from the Abu Sayyaf and Maute militant groups who were backed by foreign fighters. Duterte Seeks to Extend Martial Law in Marawi as Militants Hold Ground 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, police say 14 inmates, including suspected Abu Sayyaf fighters, escaped early Sunday from a jail in a building that also houses the police headquarters in Sulu’s main town of Jolo. New kidnappings, jailbreak hit restive Philippine island 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z ZAMBOANGA, Philippines—The decapitated bodies of two Vietnamese crewmen abducted last year by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants were found on the southern Philippine island of Basilan, the Philippine military said. Two Vietnamese Sailors Abducted by Suspected Militants Found Beheaded in Philippines 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z In another part of Mindanao, soldiers on Tuesday found the beheaded bodies of two Vietnamese sailors abducted a year ago by militants from the Abu Sayyaf group. Philippine troops arrest Marawi militants' 'main financier' 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z “Abu Sayyaf was involved in ISIL’s military operations and helped direct the terrorist organization’s illicit oil, gas and financial operations as well,” Mr. Carter added. How Trump Got It Wrong in Saying The Times ‘Foiled’ Killing of ISIS Leader 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z “The recovered cadavers are believed to be among those civilians who were helplessly murdered by the Maute and Abu Sayyaf terrorists,” said Brig. Philippine Military Says 17 Mutilated Civilian Bodies Found in Marawi 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Equally important, Abu Sayyaf’s wife, Umm, who was captured in the operation, provided information to investigators for weeks, American officials said, before she was turned over to the Iraqi authorities. Commando Raids on ISIS Yield Vital Data in Shadowy War 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z Philippine forces clashed with militants linked to the Maute group when they attempted to capture Hapilon, the leader of Abu Sayyaf Group. How militants linked to Islamic State took hold of a city in the Philippines 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Three Vietnamese sailors are still being held by Abu Sayyaf, who, in all, hold 14 foreigners and eight Philippine citizens. Philippine troops arrest Marawi militants' 'main financier' 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z On Monday, the Philippine government included the Bangsamoro group on a list of 20 armed organizations said to be allied with the Islamic State, along with Abu Sayyaf and the Maute group. Islamist Militants Seize School in Philippines, Military Says 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z He leads a faction of Abu Sayyaf, a decades-old militant group best known for taking foreign hostages. Destroying a Philippine City to Save It From ISIS Allies 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z After a clash between his military and Abu Sayyaf in April, Mr. Duterte suggested that the way to stop the militants was to eat them. Philippine Leader, Focused on War on Drug Users, Ignored Rise of ISIS 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z The acknowledged leader, or amir, of this alliance is Isnilon Hapilon, the Abu Sayyaf commander the military was trying to capture when it inadvertently interrupted the militants' occupation of Marawi last month. Philippines conflict: Starving residents tell of terror in Marawi - BBC News 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf has long carried out kidnappings for ransom, gaining notoriety for beheading foreigners. Duterte’s forces struggle to push back Islamist rebels in the southern Philippines 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Best known of the radical groups is Abu Sayyaf, founded in 1991 and named after a mujahideen commander in Afghanistan. Maute rebel group: A rising threat to Philippines - BBC News 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Violence broke out early last week when troops and police officers moved into the city to capture Isnilon Hapilon, a leader of the Abu Sayyaf militant group who had been spotted there. Catholic Priest Abducted in the Philippines Appeals to President in a Video 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Hapilon is an Islamic preacher and former commander of the Abu Sayyaf militant group who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2014. Philippine military: City siege was start of extremist plan 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z Hapilon, an Islamic preacher, was once a commander of the Abu Sayyaf militant group. Philippine forces make gains in southern city under siege 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf and the Maute Group, the two Islamist gangs responsible for the violence, are known for their... Martial Law in the Philippines 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z US forces were deployed to the area in 2002 to help the Philippines military deal with Abu Sayyaf. Maute rebel group: A rising threat to Philippines - BBC News 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z But government forces met intense resistance from Abu Sayyaf gunmen and from members of the heavily armed Maute group, who are loyal to the Islamic State. Catholic Priest Abducted in the Philippines Appeals to President in a Video 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z The fighting began on Tuesday, after government forces attacked a group of militants said to be protecting Isnilon Hapilon, the leader of Abu Sayyaf, an Islamist gang that kidnaps people for ransom. Philippine Military Recovers 16 Bodies in City Besieged by ISIS-Linked Militants 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is notorious for piracy and kidnappings and beheading captives, among them Westerners. Philippines says foreign fighters part of Islamic State 'invasion' 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z The declaration came after Abu Sayyaf extremists backed by another insurgent group burned down buildings to prevent troops from arresting a top rebel commander. Manchester, Rodrigo Duterte, Pope Francis: Your Morning Briefing 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Hapilon, a senior Abu Sayyaf leader, is considered one of the most radical members of the group. Duterte Suggests Martial Law Across Philippines, Citing Islamist Threat 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z The purpose of Tuesday's raid was to capture Isnilon Hapilon, a leader of the Abu Sayyaf group which is notorious for piracy and for kidnapping and beheading Westerners. Philippines' Duterte warns terrorists: 'I'll be harsh' 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Security forces sought to arrest an Abu Sayyaf leader who was reportedly in the area with 100 militants belonging to a group called Maute. Manchester, Donald Trump, Roger Moore: Your Morning Briefing 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Philippine intelligence indicates the two groups from different parts of Mindanao are connected, through Isnilon Hapilon, a leader of a radical faction of Abu Sayyaf. Philippines says foreign fighters part of Islamic State 'invasion' 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z The United States and the Philippines list Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization because its bombings, kidnappings for ransom and beheadings. Filipino troops kill 4 suspected militants on resort island 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z In 2015, US special forces troops killed Abu Sayyaf in Syria not far from the site of this recent operation. Syria war: US ground troops kill 'leading IS member' - BBC News 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z A senior Abu Sayyaf commander was among several people killed in a firefight with Philippine government forces on a popular tourist island, as the battle extended into a second day. Senior Abu Sayyaf Commander Killed in Philippine Gunbattle 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Security officials viewed him as hard-liner among the emerging commanders of the Abu Sayyaf. The Latest: Clashes with Abu Sayyaf raise tourism concerns 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Five other Abu Sayyaf gunmen, three soldiers and a policeman also were killed in Tuesday’s clashes. Philippines: Troops killed Abu Sayyaf commander who beheaded 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Two soldiers, a policeman and at least five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants were killed in the shootout on the central Philippine island... Gunbattle on Philippine Resort Island Leaves at Least Six Dead 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was described as chief financial officer for IS and his wife was captured and interrogated. Syria war: US ground troops kill 'leading IS member' - BBC News 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Numbering around 400, Abu Sayyaf is known for abducting foreign and local tourists, then ransoming them off. Clash Between Philippine Forces and Abu Sayyaf Leaves 9 Dead 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Ano says troops took the picture of the slain Askali and that captured Abu Sayyaf militants identified the young militant leader, who also used the nom de guerre Abu Rami. The Latest: Clashes with Abu Sayyaf raise tourism concerns 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z The United States and the Philippines both list Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization for bombings, kidnappings for ransom and beheadings. Philippines: Troops killed Abu Sayyaf commander who beheaded 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z The leader of the Philippines-based terrorist group Abu Sayyaf had recently been declared an emir, or leader, by Isis, Bishop said. Julie Bishop says Australia preparing for Isis to declare 'caliphate' in southern Philippines 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z At least 28 hostages, many of them foreign crewmen, remain in the hands of different Abu Sayyaf factions, officials say. Philippines: 2 Malaysians rescued from Abu Sayyaf militants 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z “The core of the Abu Sayyaf group remains small, but its network with criminal groups nationwide is huge, established through arms smuggling and money laundering.” Clash Between Philippine Forces and Abu Sayyaf Leaves 9 Dead 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Officials said least nine people were killed Tuesday in a gunbattle between Philippine forces and suspected Abu Sayyaf militants on a central resort island. The Latest: Clashes with Abu Sayyaf raise tourism concerns 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z In November 2015, Abu Sayyaf militants decapitated a Malaysian hostage on the same day that the Malaysian prime minister arrived in Manila for a summit. Philippine militant group posts video claiming to show beheading of German hostage 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z The elusive Abu Sayyaf commander pledged allegiance to the IS group in 2014. Philippine offensive reportedly wounds top militant suspect 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf militants survive mostly on ransom kidnappings, extortion and other acts of banditry, targeting slow-moving tugboats in the busy sea bordering the southern Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Philippines: 2 Malaysians rescued from Abu Sayyaf militants 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z The rebels, who were heavily armed, he said, were “believed to be” members of Abu Sayyaf. Clash Between Philippine Forces and Abu Sayyaf Leaves 9 Dead 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Special Forces killed Abu Sayyaf, a leader who was thought to be the group’s “oil minister.” U.S. forces carry out raid aimed at Islamic State leaders in Syria 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf militants told local media that Merz was killed after she opened fire on them while trying to defend the boat. Philippine militant group posts video claiming to show beheading of German hostage 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z The Moro rebel front is engaged in peace talks with the government and often acts as an intermediary for the release of Abu Sayyaf hostages. Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants free 2 Indonesians 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Malaysian forces killed three Abu Sayyaf gunmen and captured two others in a failed kidnapping attempt in Malaysia’s Sabah state near the southern Philippines on Thursday. 3 Filipino soldiers dead, 17 wounded in clash with militants 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z A suspect in the bombing of a night market in the southern city of Davao last year that killed 15 people was also an Abu Sayyaf associate who once worked in the central Philippines. Clash Between Philippine Forces and Abu Sayyaf Leaves 9 Dead 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z “It really puts the pressure on the Duterte administration to get a peace deal in place and get it done right. That’s the only way to remove this ecosystem that allows Abu Sayyaf to flourish.” Terror Grows in Southern Philippines From Militants Linked to Islamic State 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Kantner last appeared in a video on Feb. 14, when Abu Sayyaf militants demanded the ransom and threatened to kill him if the money was not delivered. Philippine militant group posts video claiming to show beheading of German hostage 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Troops clashed with about 150 Abu Sayyaf gunmen on Saturday in fighting that killed 10 militants and three soldiers. Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants free 2 Indonesians 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf, which is blacklisted by the U.S. and the Philippines as a terrorist organization, holds more than a dozen foreign and local hostages. Philippine army says 14 killed in battle with Abu Sayyaf 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf fighters had stormed a beach resort on an island near Davao and bundled Sekkingstad and three other men into a speedboat. When a Populist Demagogue Takes Power 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is one of the smallest and most violent jihadist groups in the southern Philippines. Filipino militants ‘abduct German, kill wife on yacht' - BBC News 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z Without a known foreign source of funds, the Abu Sayyaf has survived mostly on ransom kidnappings, extortion and other acts of banditry. Abu Sayyaf claims to have kidnapped German, killed woman 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Duterte said the attacks embarrassed him because the Abu Sayyaf perpetrators are based in the southern Philippine island of Jolo, an impoverished, jungle-clad region where the militants hold their hostages for ransom. Duterte eyes joint operations with Malaysia vs. Abu Sayyaf 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Duterte plans to discuss the Abu Sayyaf threat when he visits Malaysia next week. Philippine military says it has killed 70 militants 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which has only about four hundred fighters, has conducted a series of kidnappings, beheadings, and bombings. When a Populist Demagogue Takes Power 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z Two other Indonesians are still being held by Abu Sayyaf militants. 3 Indonesian hostages released in southern Philippines 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z Duterte intends to discuss with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak possible solutions to end the Abu Sayyaf kidnapping menace in the region when he makes a visit to Malaysia starting on Wednesday. Abu Sayyaf claims to have kidnapped German, killed woman 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z On Sunday, he was handed over to Philippine authorities, along with three Indonesian fishermen freed separately by the Abu Sayyaf. Norwegian Man Says Philippine Kidnapping Was 'Devastating' 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z On Sunday, he was handed over to Philippine authorities, along with three Indonesian fishermen freed separately by Abu Sayyaf. Norwegian man freed after a year in Philippine jungle says kidnapping was 'devastating' 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z It is a stronghold of Abu Sayyaf, an extremist militant group that has been linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State and regularly carries out kidnappings for ransom, sometimes executing captives. Freed Norwegian Hostage in Philippine Government Hands 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z A Norwegian man held hostage since last September by the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militant group in the southern Philippines was freed Saturday, Philippine officials said. World Digest: Sept. 17, 2016 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf, which is blacklisted by the U.S. and the Philippines as a terrorist organization, still holds more than a dozen foreign and local hostages. Abu Sayyaf claims to have kidnapped German, killed woman 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf demanded a huge ransom for the release of the foreigners, and released videos in which they threatened the captives in a jungle clearing where they displayed Islamic State group-style black flags. Norwegian Man Says Philippine Kidnapping Was 'Devastating' 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf has been blacklisted as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the Philippines for deadly bombings, kidnappings and beheadings. Norwegian man freed after a year in Philippine jungle says kidnapping was 'devastating' 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf has come under recent pressure from the Philippine armed forces as Mr. Duterte ordered a new offensive against them. Freed Norwegian Hostage in Philippine Government Hands 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, based in the south of the mainly Catholic Philippines, is known for kidnappings, beheadings and extortion. World Digest: Sept. 17, 2016 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Anticipating that the Abu Sayyaf may soon demand the German to be ransomed off, Tan appealed for people to follow the Philippine government’s no-ransom policy. Abu Sayyaf claims to have kidnapped German, killed woman 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Duterte last month ordered a military offensive to “destroy” the Abu Sayyaf, deploying thousands of troops as part of a major assault which has met fierce resistance. Islamic militants reportedly free Norwegian hostage in Philippines 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf demanded a huge ransom for the release of the foreigners, and released videos in which they threatened the captives in a jungle clearing where they displayed Islamic State group-style black flags. Norwegian man freed after a year in Philippine jungle says kidnapping was 'devastating' 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z “The violence committed against innocent people by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist organization can only be met by our condemnation and disgust.” Freed Norwegian Hostage in Philippine Government Hands 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is fighting for an independent Islamic state. Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants free Norwegian hostage - BBC News 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z "Under the intense pressure of focused military operations, the terrorist kidnap-for-ransom Abu Sayyaf group was constrained to release Sekkingstad as holding him under custody slows down their continues movement," military spokesman Col. Abu Sayyaf extremists free Norwegian hostage in Philippines 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf is a loose network of a militants formed in the 1990s with seed money from Osama bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda network. Islamic militants reportedly free Norwegian hostage in Philippines 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf formed in 1991 to fight for an independent Islamic province in southern Philippines. Philippine Military Says Abu Sayyaf Terror Gang Frees Norwegian Hostage 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is believed to still hold 11 foreigners and six Filipinos captive, the military said. Freed Norwegian Hostage in Philippine Government Hands 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The Philippine military said American personnel would be “eased from harm’s way” in the southern Philippines, where the army is waging a campaign against the extremist Abu Sayyaf group. Duterte Signals Shift in U.S.-Philippine Military Alliance 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf demanded a huge ransom for the release of the foreigners and released videos in which they threatened the captives in a lush jungle clearing where they displayed Islamic State group-style black flags. Abu Sayyaf extremists free Norwegian hostage in Philippines 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z He also warned that the continued presence of U.S. personnel in the Philippines risks inflaming an already volatile campaign to track down members of Abu Sayyaf, whom security experts estimate to number around 300 fighters. Duterte Demands Departure of U.S. Military Advisers from the Philippines 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z The offensive has been followed by a deadly bomb attack claimed by Abu Sayyaf in Mr. Duterte’s hometown of Davao City on Sept. 2, leaving 15 people dead and dozens injured. Philippine Military Says Abu Sayyaf Terror Gang Frees Norwegian Hostage 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was formed in 1991 to fight for an independent Islamic province in the southern Philippines. Freed Norwegian Hostage in Philippine Government Hands 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Duterte, 71, has taken a hard line against Abu Sayyaf, which has declared loyalty to Islamic State and was seeded by al Qaeda in the 1990s. Indonesian, Philippine Leaders Agree Tougher Line on Piracy, Islamist Extremism 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The question of how to deal with the Abu Sayyaf group is a more immediate test of the president’s resolve, however. Philippines’ Duterte Rallies Troops in Time of ‘Crisis’ After Deadly Blast 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf said its supporters were responsible for a bombing in Davao City earlier this month that killed 14 people. Duterte Demands Departure of U.S. Military Advisers from the Philippines 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z MANILA—The Abu Sayyaf terror gang freed a Norwegian hostage Saturday, the Philippine military said, the last captive among a group of four people abducted a year ago that included two Canadians who were beheaded. Philippine Military Says Abu Sayyaf Terror Gang Frees Norwegian Hostage 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Experts say that there is no evidence, however, that Islamic State is actively supporting Abu Sayyaf. Philippines leader declares 'state of lawlessness' after deadly market bombing 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z The Islamist militant group Abu Sayyaf in the southern Philippine has been particularly active, kidnapping Indonesian sailors and other targets and demanding large ransom payments to help fund their campaign against the Philippine government. Indonesian, Philippine Leaders Agree Tougher Line on Piracy, Islamist Extremism 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z With the Philippine army now preparing to deploy more troops to Jolo, the Abu Sayyaf spokesman warned of further attacks. Philippines’ Duterte Rallies Troops in Time of ‘Crisis’ After Deadly Blast 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Presidential aides said they suspected that it was a retaliatory attack by Abu Sayyaf militants in response to an intensified military offensive against the group. Response of Philippines President to Fatal Blast Raises Fears 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf beheaded two Canadians this year after demands for millions of dollars in ransom were not met. Philippines leader declares 'state of lawlessness' after bombing kills 14 people 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z The extremist group Abu Sayyaf claimed responsibility for the blast, according to The Associated Press, but Mr. Duterte said investigators were also looking at other possible suspects, including drug syndicates. Philippine President Extends Troops’ Powers After Deadly Explosion 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Philippine forces were on alert amid an ongoing military offensive against Abu Sayyaf extremists in southern Sulu province, which intensified last week after the militants beheaded a kidnapped villager. Philippine blast kills 12, hurts 24 in president's hometown 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Speaking to the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper, Abu Sayyaf spokesman Abu Rami said the group’s supporters wouldn’t stop until Mr. Duterte converts to Islam and adopts Islamic laws as the law of the land. Philippines’ Duterte Rallies Troops in Time of ‘Crisis’ After Deadly Blast 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Fifteen soldiers were killed in fighting against the militants on the island of Jolo earlier this week, while at least 25 Abu Sayyaf members were killed. Explosion Rocks Philippine President Duterte’s Hometown 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z After learning about the beheading, Duterte ordered his troops: “Drug dealers, destroy them. Abu Sayyaf, destroy them. Period.” Philippine leader orders extremists crushed after beheading 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Just as al-Qaeda in Iraq became ISIS, we are now seeing Abu Sayyaf follow suit in Asia. Sen. Joni Ernst: The U.S. Can't Ignore ISIS in Asia 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z While escape attempts from Abu Sayyaf are not uncommon, they rarely succeed because hostages are unfamiliar with the region and soon get recaptured. Indonesian Sailors Escape ISIS-Linked Philippine Militants 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z A total of nine Indonesians are among 16 foreigners still held by the Abu Sayyaf, one of the most violent Muslim separatist groups in the predominantly Roman Catholic nation. Indonesian flees Filipino captors, found trapped in fishnet 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z The Philippines will work closely with Indonesia and Malaysia to guard the waters where Abu Sayyaf operates, he said. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Extends Peace Offer to Maoist Insurgents 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z On the nearby island province of Basilan, 18 Abu Sayyaf fighters were killed and nine wounded, the spokesman said. World Digest: July 11, 2016 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z The kidnapping is the latest in a series of raids on boats this year by Abu Sayyaf militants based in the southern Philippines. 3 Indonesians kidnapped by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants 2016-07-10T04:00:00Z Tan says in nearby Basilan province, troops fought about 200 Abu Sayyaf gunmen for five hours late Wednesday. Philippine military assaults kill some Abu Sayyaf extremists 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which has more than 400 armed fighters, is blacklisted by the U.S. and the Philippines as a terrorist group for bombings, kidnappings for ransom, beheadings and extortion. Beheaded Canadian Robert Hall’s Body Believed Found in Philippines 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Duterte said, however, that he will be unforgiving against Abu Sayyaf, whom he called “criminals who operate under the guise of religious fervor.” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Extends Peace Offer to Maoist Insurgents 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, an extremist offshoot of a broader Muslim insurgency in the south of the predominantly Roman Catholic country, still holds Kjartan Sekkingstad. Philippine Militants Free One Hostage, Seize Seven More 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Jolo island in Sulu province is a stronghold of militants from the Abu Sayyaf group, notorious for ransom kidnappings and beheadings of hostages. 7 Indonesian tugboat crewmen abducted in Philippines 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Related: Canadian hostage Robert Hall killed by militants, Philippines confirms A black flag waved behind him, amid the banana trees and lush foliage at the jungle base of Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines. Should governments pay ransoms? For families of hostages, it’s complicated 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z The Philippines has a no-ransom policy when it comes to dealing with criminal groups, but outgoing President Benigo Aquino said that private negotiators have been in touch with Abu Sayyaf for the Norwegian’s return. Philippine Militants Threaten to Behead More Hostages 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z It said it had deployed more soldiers and other resources to areas there the Abu Sayyaf militants are believed to be holding the remaining hostages. Philippines Condemns Killing of Canadian Hostage 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z One of the officials, a general, said Aquino has made tremendous efforts to end the Abu Sayyaf's brutal presence before he steps down at the end of the month. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z “There are an extraordinarily large number of troops now trying to find the Abu Sayyaf on Jolo island,” Tan said. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z After being abducted from the marina on southern Samal Island on Sept. 21, the hostages were taken by boat to Sulu, where the Abu Sayyaf group has held hostages for years in jungle camps. Philippine authorities say severed head is from Canadian hostage 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z According to regional security firm Pacific Strategies and Assessments, Abu Sayyaf currently has eight hostages. Philippine Militants Threaten to Behead More Hostages 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Some security experts regard the Abu Sayyaf group as an extreme criminal group rather than Islamist militants, despite its leaders’ show of swearing allegiance to Islamic State and displaying black, jihadist flags. Philippines Condemns Killing of Canadian Hostage 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z "There are an extraordinarily large number of troops now trying to find the Abu Sayyaf on Jolo island," Tan said. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Early last year, a U.S. military force ended more than a decade of non-combat counterterrorism support, including satellite and drone surveillance, for Filipino troops battling the Abu Sayyaf, as the militants’ zeal waned. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z The United States and the Philippines have listed Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization. Philippine authorities say severed head is from Canadian hostage 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Founded in the 1990’s with Al-Qaeda funding, Abu Sayyaf — meaning “bearer of the sword” in Arabic — is a radical Islamic group based in the southern Philippines that has pledged allegiance to ISIS. Philippine Militants Threaten to Behead More Hostages 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Philippine government spokesman Herminio Coloma described Mr. Hall’s execution as a “heinous crime” that toughened its resolve to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf group. Philippines Condemns Killing of Canadian Hostage 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Early last year, a U.S. military force ended more than a decade of non-combat counterterrorism support, including satellite and drone surveillance, for Filipino troops battling the Abu Sayyaf, as the militants' zeal waned. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z One of the officials, a general, said Aquino has made tremendous efforts to end the Abu Sayyaf’s brutal presence before he steps down at the end of the month. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z In an Abu Sayyaf video posted on YouTube last month, Hall and the two other hostages pleaded with Canadian and Philippine officials to negotiate their release. Philippine authorities say severed head is from Canadian hostage 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z After being abducted from the marina on southern Samal Island last September, the hostages were taken by boat to Sulu, where the Abu Sayyaf has held hostages for years in mountainous jungle camps. Canadian hostage is beheaded in Philippines, officials confirm 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Hall was taken hostage by the Abu Sayyaf group along with three other people at a resort on Samal island in September 2015. Canadian hostage Robert Hall killed by militants, Philippines confirms 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z With a black Islamic State group-style flag as a backdrop, Abu Sayyaf fighters beheaded Canadian hostage Hall on southern Jolo island on Monday, June 13, 2016, after a ransom deadline passed. Beheading draws outrage but no end in sight for Abu Sayyaf 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf has been listed as a terrorist organization by the United States and the Philippines. Canada believes Canadian hostage killed in Philippines 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z They were taken to an Abu Sayyaf stronghold on the remote southern island of Jolo. Philippines condemns Abu Sayyaf killing of Canadian Robert Hall - BBC News 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Philippine officials confirmed Tuesday that Abu Sayyaf militants beheaded a Canadian man, the second Canadian hostage to be killed in two months after their demands for a large ransom were not met. Canadian hostage is beheaded in Philippines, officials confirm 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Local officials in the Philippines told Canadian newspaper the Globe and Mail that the Hall family had attempted to negotiate with Abu Sayyaf, offering to pay C$1.4m for his release. Canadian hostage Robert Hall killed by militants, Philippines confirms 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z The information was gathered during a Delta Force commando raid in eastern Syria in which Abu Sayyaf, a leader of the terrorist group, was killed and his wife, Umm Sayyaf, was captured. U.S. Says Its Strikes Are Hitting More Significant ISIS Targets 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z If not, they should prepare to be sent to fight against the Abu Sayyaf militants. Philippines’ New Leader Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty to Fight Crime 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z The Philippine president has condemned the "brutal and senseless murder" of a Canadian man by Abu Sayyaf militants. Philippines condemns Abu Sayyaf killing of Canadian Robert Hall - BBC News 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf were already stepping up their attacks in the run up to his election. Sun, Sea and ISIS: Insurgency in the Southern Philippines 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Several other foreigners from countries including the Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia are also being held hostage by Abu Sayyaf, an extremist group that emerged from the decades-long Muslim separatist rebellion in the southern Philippines. Canadian hostage Robert Hall killed by militants, Philippines confirms 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z They were kidnapped last month at sea by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants. Indonesia: 4 citizens held hostage in Philippines released 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Three hostages held by the militant group Abu Sayyaf in the southern Philippines have appeared in a video calling for their governments to give in to the demands of their Islamist separatist captors. Hostages Held by Philippines Militants Make Video Plea 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z They were taken to an Abu Sayyaf stronghold of the remote island of Jolo where Mr Ridsdel was executed on 25 April after a ransom deadline passed. Abu Sayyaf hostages in Philippines make video plea - BBC News 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Six heavily armed Abu Sayyaf fighters stood behind the hostages, who were made to sit in a clearing and spoke briefly before a camera. Philippines militants threaten lives of three more hostages after beheading 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Ten Indonesian sailors arrived in Jakarta late on Sunday night, hours after they were released from captivity by the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the southern Philippines. Philippine Militants Release Kidnapped Indonesian Sailors 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, an extremist group that claims ties to Islamic State, has defied decades of attempts by the U.S.-backed Philippine military to eradicate it. Philippines’ Abu Sayyaf Militants Free 10 Indonesian Hostages 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z More than a dozen foreign and local hostages remain in the hands of the Abu Sayyaf, including another Canadian. Philippine militants free 10 Indonesian hostages 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is a fragmented but violent militant group with its roots in the Islamist separatist insurgency in the southern Philippines. Abu Sayyaf hostages in Philippines make video plea - BBC News 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z The US and the Philippines have separately blacklisted the Abu Sayyaf for kidnappings for ransom, beheadings and bombings. Philippines militants threaten lives of three more hostages after beheading 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Four more Indonesian sailors were abducted by Abu Sayyaf militants in mid-April — and they are still captive, along with other hostages from other countries. Philippine Militants Release Kidnapped Indonesian Sailors 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z ‘If this big release came in exchange for money, those who paid are supporting the Abu Sayyaf.’ Philippines’ Abu Sayyaf Militants Free 10 Indonesian Hostages 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z When asked whether ransom was paid, the army officer said he was unaware of any ransom payment, but added that it was hard to imagine the Abu Sayyaf freeing hostages without receiving money. Philippine militants free 10 Indonesian hostages 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Robert Hall and others who remain captives of Abu Sayyaf face equally slim chances of such a rescue. Justin Trudeau wants the world to stop paying ransoms to terrorists 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Under any label, Abu Sayyaf is clearly a "terrorist group" that will face offensives for its "gruesome attacks on innocent people," the military said. The beheading of a hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines has happened before, but the latest killing of a Canadian mining executive raises a troubling prospect of the involvement of the Islamic State group 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Initial media reports said the company employing the kidnapped Indonesian men, PT Patria Maritime Lines, paid the $1 million ransom demanded by Abu Sayyaf. Philippine Militants Release Kidnapped Indonesian Sailors 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z But he said of Abu Sayyaf: “You have chosen only the language of force and we will speak to you only in that language.” Alleged plot to kidnap Manny Pacquiao and kill Philippine president 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Ridsdel, 68, was beheaded after Abu Sayyaf did not receive a large ransom it had demanded by Monday. Philippines president says terrorists plotted to kidnap Manny Pacquiao 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z But he said of the Abu Sayyaf, “You have chosen only the language of force and we will speak to you only in that language.” Filippino Militants Plotted to Kidnap Boxer Manny Pacquiao 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z In the video that appeared in November, two black flags with Islamic State group symbols were displayed by the heavily armed Abu Sayyaf fighters in the backdrop of lush foliage. The beheading of a hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines has happened before, but the latest killing of a Canadian mining executive raises a troubling prospect of the involvement of the Islamic State group 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z But he said of the Abu Sayyaf, "You have chosen only the language of force and we will speak to you only in that language." The Philippine president says Abu Sayyaf militants may have plotted to kill him and kidnap boxing star Manny Pacquiao, disclosing previously unknown details about an extremist group blamed for the beheading of a Canadian hostage 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Ridsdel, 68, was beheaded after Abu Sayyaf did not receive a large ransom it had demanded by a Monday deadline. Alleged plot to kidnap Manny Pacquiao and kill Philippine president 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z “We have always believed in the power of dialog, development and positive engagement over arms,” Aquino said of Abu Sayyaf, according to AP. Philippines president says terrorists plotted to kidnap Manny Pacquiao 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Moreover, there is no evidence that Abu Sayyaf receives any material support from al-Qaeda. A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z In November, Abu Sayyaf gunmen beheaded a Malaysian hostage despite ongoing ransom negotiations. The beheading of a hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines has happened before, but the latest killing of a Canadian mining executive raises a troubling prospect of the involvement of the Islamic State group 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Aquino said the Abu Sayyaf militants have posed as Islamic freedom fighters, but "have behaved as criminals focused on enriching themselves by taking hostages for ransom." The Philippine president says Abu Sayyaf militants may have plotted to kill him and kidnap boxing star Manny Pacquiao, disclosing previously unknown details about an extremist group blamed for the beheading of a Canadian hostage 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, a small group of Islamic militants notorious for kidnappings, beheadings, bombings and extortions, also continues to hold another Canadian captive. Britain and Canada to urge other nations halt ransom payments to terrorists 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Despite being weakened by government offensives, security experts say Abu Sayyaf has endured partly due to funding from ransom payments. Justin Trudeau: Canada and UK to press allies on ransoms - BBC News 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Current estimates suggest that there are fewer than 400 fighters in Abu Sayyaf's ranks, a significant dip from its heyday in the 1990s. A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z A major offensive is believed to have killed about 14 Abu Sayyaf militants in southern Sulu province this week, the military said. The beheading of a hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines has happened before, but the latest killing of a Canadian mining executive raises a troubling prospect of the involvement of the Islamic State group 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which claims ties to Islamic State, has defied decades of attempts by the U.S.-backed Philippine military to eradicate it. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Several other foreigners from countries including the Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia are also being held hostage by Abu Sayyaf. Britain and Canada to urge other nations halt ransom payments to terrorists 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z He was captured by the Abu Sayyaf group last September with three others. Justin Trudeau: Canada and UK to press allies on ransoms - BBC News 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z "Abu Sayyaf was formerly what we all think of when we think of a terrorist organization," Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, told CNN. A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, an Abu Sayyaf ambush in Basilan killed 18 soldiers in the military's largest single-day combat loss so far this year. The beheading of a hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines has happened before, but the latest killing of a Canadian mining executive raises a troubling prospect of the involvement of the Islamic State group 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, based in the jungles of the Philippines’ southwestern islands, is one of the most extreme militant groups operating in the region. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z The beheading underscored fears of widening violence by Islamist guerrillas, known as the Abu Sayyaf group, as it forges possible allegiances with the Islamic State. Islamist militants behead Canadian man in southern Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf has also said it carried out bombings in cities in the south and a ferry bombing in 2004 in Manila Bay that killed more than 100 people. Justin Trudeau: Canada and UK to press allies on ransoms - BBC News 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf first emerged in the early 1990s as a radical splinter group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a rebel faction that wants greater Muslim autonomy in the southern Philippines. A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z On Monday, a severed head was found on remote Jolo, hours after the Abu Sayyaf ransom deadline expired. Justin Trudeau outrage at 'cold-blooded murder' of hostage - BBC News 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Heydarian said a new defense pact between Washington and Manila under which U.S. forces will soon gain access to an air base on Mindanao could prove vital to combating Abu Sayyaf. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf has taken hostages for decades — and killed captives — as part of a rebellion it has claimed to be waging on behalf of the Muslim minority in Asia’s only predominantly Roman Catholic nation. Islamist militants behead Canadian man in southern Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is also holding other foreigners, including one from the Netherlands, one from Japan, four Malaysians and 14 Indonesian tugboat crew. Canadian hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf's leadership, which was said to have ties with al-Qaeda, aimed to forge its own Islamic state. A shocking beheading is a reminder of the terror threat in the Philippines 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is also holding several other foreigners. Justin Trudeau outrage at 'cold-blooded murder' of hostage - BBC News 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z National War College, said joint patrols may be the best way to curb Abu Sayyaf’s influence, especially with U.S. and Japanese cooperation, because the Philippines lacks the capacity to do so alone. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z The Philippine government has denounced the Abu Sayyaf group as a terrorist organization that also operates more like a criminal gang, engaging in kidnapping for ransom, extortion and drug trafficking, among other crimes. Islamist militants behead Canadian man in southern Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is a small but brutal militant group known for beheading, kidnapping, bombing and extortion in the south of the mainly Catholic country. Canadian hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Philippine forces were moving to rescue the kidnapping victims, who also include a Filipina woman, as Abu Sayyaf’s deadline for the ransom payment lapsed, the military said. Head Recovered in Philippines Confirmed as Belonging to Canadian Hostage 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z On Monday a severed head was found on a remote Philippine island, hours after an Abu Sayyaf ransom deadline expired. John Ridsdel: Hostage from Canada killed in Philippines - BBC News 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z The Philippine military has for years struggled to eliminate Abu Sayyaf, which is believed to number only a few hundred fighters. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z In November, Abu Sayyaf militants decapitated a Malaysian hostage on the same day that the Malaysian prime minister arrived in Manila for a summit. Islamist militants behead Canadian man in southern Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Photograph: HO/AFP/Getty Images The army would not immediately confirm if the head was that of one of four people for whom the al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf had demanded a ransom. Canadian hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z About 400 Abu Sayyaf militants were involved in the kidnappings, it said. Head Recovered in Philippines Confirmed as Belonging to Canadian Hostage 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Islamic State oil man Abu Sayyaf was riding high a year ago. The Rise and Deadly Fall of Islamic State’s Oil Tycoon 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s call for greater cooperation in maritime security follows a surge in piracy and kidnappings of local seafarers and Westerners by the extremist group Abu Sayyaf. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z In various videos purportedly posted by Abu Sayyaf, Ridsdel, fellow Canadian Robert Hall and Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad were shown appealing to the Philippine government to stop military operations against the militants. Islamist militants behead Canadian man in southern Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z On April 1, Abu Sayyaf abducted four Malaysian sailors in the southern Philippines, less than a week after kidnapping 10 Indonesians from a cargo ship in the same area. 18 Philippine Soldiers Killed in Firefight With Militant Group 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf began a series of large-scale abductions after it emerged in the early 1990s as an offshoot of a separatist rebellion by minority Muslims in the predominantly Roman Catholic nation’s south. Head Recovered in Philippines Confirmed as Belonging to Canadian Hostage 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z In 2010, Abu Sayyaf married an Iraqi woman from a family also involved in the anti-American jihad. The Rise and Deadly Fall of Islamic State’s Oil Tycoon 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z He said they would try to establish combined patrols of the Sulu Sea and other southern Philippine waters where Abu Sayyaf operates. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is also believed to be holding other foreigners, including a Dutch man, a Japanese person and a group of Malaysian and Indonesian seamen. Islamist militants behead Canadian man in southern Philippines 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z The Philippine military said 52 troops were wounded in ferocious fighting with Abu Sayyaf guerrillas who law-enforcement officers believe are holding nearly two dozen hostages in their jungle camps in the south of the country. Soldier Deaths Raise Questions About Effectiveness of Philippines Counterterrorism 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z Related: Philippines drought protest leaves at least two farmers dead “This is part of the military operations against the Abu Sayyaf,” launched after a series of abductions of foreigners, he said. Philippines clashes: Islamist militants kill 18 soldiers in ambush 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z This account of how Abu Sayyaf built and operated his division of Islamic State’s oil business is based on the documents and interviews with five people familiar with him and his Syrian operation. The Rise and Deadly Fall of Islamic State’s Oil Tycoon 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z Since then, Abu Sayyaf has abducted 10 Indonesian and four Malaysian mariners, fueling concerns about the security of fishing grounds and sea lanes. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf militants, many of whom were armed with grenade launchers, reinforced their ranks as the fighting raged and inflicted heavy casualties on government troops, the officials said. Fighting Kills 18 Soldiers and 5 Militants in Philippines 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z An Abu Sayyaf faction freed a former Italian missionary on Friday after six months of jungle captivity on Jolo island in Sulu province, also in the south. Philippine Clash Leaves 18 Soldiers, 5 Militants Dead 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z Another military spokesman said the soldiers were on their way to attack an Abu Sayyaf hideout when they were themselves attacked. Philippines clashes: Islamist militants kill 18 soldiers in ambush 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z At least four of the soldiers were beheaded in the clashes with about 100 Abu Sayyaf militants, AFP quoted a regional military spokesman as saying. Philippines: 18 soldiers dead in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z In September, the Abu Sayyaf abducted two Canadians, a Norwegian and a Filipino from a resort in the southern Philippines. Malaysian Sailors Abducted Near Philippines in Latest Act of Piracy 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which is on U.S. and Philippine lists of terrorist organizations, is notorious for bombings, extortions and kidnappings for ransom in the volatile south of the Philippines. Indonesia Says 10 Nationals Held Hostage After Ship Hijacked 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Someone claiming to represent Abu Sayyaf, a militant Islamist group based in the southern Philippines, twice called the Indonesian company that owns the ship, demanding a ransom for the 10 captive sailors, the statement said. Indonesian Sailors Said to be Kidnapped by Pirates in Philippines 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z In March the Abu Sayyaf posted a video on its Facebook page in which a Norwegian and two Canadian hostages said they would be killed if a ransom was not paid. Philippines clashes: Islamist militants kill 18 soldiers in ambush 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z It says more than 50 other soldiers were wounded on Saturday during the clashes with members of the Abu Sayyaf group on Basilan island. Philippines: 18 soldiers dead in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z The ministry said in a statement that the owner of the tugboat and coal barge received telephone calls purportedly from militant group Abu Sayyaf demanding a ransom. World Digest: March 28, 2016 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z The U.S. team killed their target, Abu Sayyaf, who ran Islamic State black market oil and gas operations. U.S. questions Islamic State detainee on use of chemical weapons 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z In September, Abu Sayyaf abducted two Canadians, a Norwegian and a Filipino from a resort in the southern Philippines, and later demanded a ransom. Indonesian Sailors Said to be Kidnapped by Pirates in Philippines 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Eighteen other foreign hostages are being held in the Philippines, most or all of them thought to be in the hands of the Abu Sayyaf. Philippines clashes: Islamist militants kill 18 soldiers in ambush 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z Almost all are thought to be in the hands of the Abu Sayyaf group in encampments on Jolo island, near Basilan island. Philippines: 18 soldiers dead in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z The U.S. commandos killed their target, Abu Sayyaf, who ran Islamic State black market oil and gas operations. Airstrikes cutting into Islamic State's cash supply, U.S. says 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Officials said that Delta Force commandoes and members of the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team recovered a gold mine in intelligence after that raid, in which Abu Sayyaf was killed. Woman accused of holding U.S. aid worker hostage in Syria is charged 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Her husband, Abu Sayyaf, is described in an affidavit as IS minister for oil and gas, reporting directly to Baghdadi. Widow of Islamic State leader charged over US hostage's death - BBC News 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf is a small group of militants known for kidnapping foreigners and demanding huge ransoms. Philippines clashes: Islamist militants kill 18 soldiers in ambush 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf group was set up in the early 1990s with money from al-Qaeda. Philippines: 18 soldiers dead in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z Her husband, Islamic State financer Abu Sayyaf, was killed in a Delta Force raid of his Syrian compound in June. Iraqi woman charged with role in Kayla Mueller’s death 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was killed in a Delta Force raid of his Syrian compound in June, and his wife was turned over to Iraqi authorities for prosecution. The wife of a former senior leader of the Islamic State has been charged in federal court with contributing to the death of American hostage Kayla Mueller 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf died in a US special forces raid last year, the same raid that captured his wife. Widow of Islamic State leader charged over US hostage's death - BBC News 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z In November a leaked memo from the Malaysian police warned that Abu Sayyaf had established cell networks across Malaysia in preparation for attacks there. ISIS announces expansion into Southeast Asia with attacks, threats 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z In Malaysia, former university lecturer Mahmud Ahmad is believed to be behind recent attempts to unite militant groups from three Southeast Asian countries, including the Abu Sayyaf group based in southern islands of the Philippines. Jakarta attack highlights jostle to lead Islamic State in SE Asia 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z Last month Abu Sayyaf militants beheaded a Malaysian captive, reportedly due to a breakdown in negotiations for his release. Nine dead in Philippine clash with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Army Delta Force soldiers killed Abu Sayyaf, known as ISIS’s “oil emir,” during a nighttime raid into eastern Syria. U.S. Bombing of ISIS Oil Facilities Showing Progress 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen also said al-Qaeda linked groups such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf are posing an added threat to regional security by pledging allegiance to ISIS. ISIS Threat Growing in Southeast Asia: Singapore Official 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Defense minister Ng Eng Hen also said al-Qaida linked groups such as Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf are posing an added threat to regional security by pledging allegiance to Isis. Singapore defense minister: Isis drawing more followers in south-east Asia 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z Did the eight handwritten receipts account for all antiquities sales over a six-month period, or was Abu Sayyaf a lousy accountant? The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z "This is part of our focused military operation to free foreign hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf," he said. Nine dead in Philippine clash with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Army's secretive Delta Force raided a compound in Syria and killed Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic State group leader. U.S. Announces New Commando Unit to Combat ISIS 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z McGurk pointed to a special forces raid in eastern Syria this May targeting Isis commander Abu Sayyaf, who the US says was an instrumental figure in the group’s financial structure. Kurdish fighters say US special forces have been fighting Isis for months 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Local news website Malaysiakini reported on the circular, which detailed a meeting on Sunday between Islamic State and Philippines insurgent groups Abu Sayyaf and the Moro National Liberation Front. Malaysian police report warns of suicide bombers ahead of Asean summit 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z So, sometime late last year, Abu Sayyaf took on the simpleton’s responsibilities in addition to his own. The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The army said Abu Sayyaf was holding several tourists who were kidnapped from a resort in September. Nine dead in Philippine clash with Abu Sayyaf militants - BBC News 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z They include the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, and Abu Sayyaf, a militant Islamist group based in the Philippines. Islamic State presence in the U.S. is 'the new normal,' FBI director says 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z The circular detailed intelligence about a meeting held on Sunday between the Islamic State and Philippines insurgent group Abu Sayyaf, which has pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Paris attacks: Terror threat spreads to Malaysia as Obama visits – live updates 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Nor did the May 16 strike which killed Abu Sayyaf, the Islamic State’s chief administrator of oil production, do anything to degrade production capability. Iraq Vet: What Real War With ISIS Would Mean 2015-11-14T05:00:00Z A chart found in the raid shows that Abu Sayyaf dispatched investigation teams to identify places “that are anticipated to have precious things,” then licensed locals to excavate the sites with shovels or rented backhoes. The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The United States and the Philippines have separately blacklisted the Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization for kidnappings, beheadings, extortion and bomb attacks. Muslim militants demand $60 million for 2 Canadians, Norwegian in southern Philippines 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z In May, troops killed senior IS member Abu Sayyaf and captured his wife in eastern Syria. Syria conflict: Russia warns US of 'proxy war risk' - BBC News 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z The circular detailed intelligence about a meeting held on Sunday between the Islamic State and Philippines insurgent group Abu Sayyaf, which has pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Paris attacks: Terror threat spreads to Malaysia as Obama visits – live updates 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Earlier this year, U.S. commandos launched a successful raid in eastern Syria and killed an Islamic State group leader named Abu Sayyaf. U.S. Commando Killed in Joint Raid to Rescue ISIS Hostages 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z A reporter who writes about the art market was unimpressed with Abu Sayyaf’s hoard. The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf are all about the money and have little time for ideology.” Philippine Military Says Kidnapping Video Appears to Be Authentic 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z MANILA–Four hostages abducted from a southern Philippine resort more than three weeks ago have resurfaced in a chilling video posted online late Tuesday, apparently by the Abu Sayyaf militant group. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The kidnappers did not identify themselves, but Philippine authorities suspect Abu Sayyaf militants are behind the abductions because they have a history of kidnappings and such video postings. Foreigners, Filipino kidnapped by suspected Muslim militants in Philippines, video shows 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Without any known foreign financial support and after more than a decade of battle setbacks inflicted by U.S.-backed Philippine military offensives, the Abu Sayyaf has survived mostly through kidnappings and extortion. Kidnappings of 3 Westerners, Filipino reminder of conflicts and misery troubling Philippines 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z At the Metropolitan, the State Department displayed only three out of the eight unique receipts found in Abu Sayyaf’s possession. The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The police say that they have identified some of the kidnappers from closed-circuit security video and that they have not linked the incident to Abu Sayyaf. Philippine Military Says Kidnapping Video Appears to Be Authentic 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Circled by heavily armed masked men flanked by the distinctive black-and-white flags of Islamic State, the hostages begged the Philippine military to halt recent strikes on Abu Sayyaf bases. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Kidnapping for ransom has become a favored tactic of Abu Sayyaf, which last October threatened to behead two German hostages, only to free the pair after a ransom was reportedly paid. Gunmen Kidnap Three Foreigners From Philippine Resort 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Kidnappings for ransom have preceded the Abu Sayyaf. Kidnappings of 3 Westerners, Filipino reminder of conflicts and misery troubling Philippines 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z After the State Department gave me the Arabic copies of Abu Sayyaf’s antiquities documents, I showed them to Bernard Haykel, a professor in Near Eastern studies at Princeton University and an expert on ISIS. The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Mr. Williams said that in the past, ransom negotiations with Abu Sayyaf have taken several years. Philippine Military Says Kidnapping Video Appears to Be Authentic 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The military launched a string of attacks against Abu Sayyaf lairs following the August kidnapping of a local official–who was later found beheaded–and two Coast Guard personnel on the island of Jolo. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z In December, a Swiss hostage escaped his Abu Sayyaf captors after being held for two years in the jungle on the island of Jolo, although his Dutch companion remains in captivity. Gunmen Kidnap Three Foreigners From Philippine Resort 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf abducted 21 people, mostly European tourists, from a Malaysian diving resort in 2000, freeing them later reportedly in exchange for huge ransoms. Kidnappings of 3 Westerners, Filipino reminder of conflicts and misery troubling Philippines 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z In one letter, Abu Sayyaf is said to have experience in dealing with “people in the Levant who work in the field of antiquities,” people who are “weak of faith.” The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z U.S. counterterrorism forces started advising and providing combat training and weapons to Filipino troops battling the Abu Sayyaf in 2002. Filipino troops stage raids on foreign and local militants 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The army said it killed 38 Abu Sayyaf gunmen during a successful raid to free the two hostages. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf, which has about 400 gunmen, was recently declared a terrorist group by a Philippine court and is on Washington’s lists of terror organizations. Gunmen Abduct 4 People From Philippine Resort 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Aside from the Abu Sayyaf, investigators have considered the possible involvement of a small extortion gang of former Muslim and communist guerrillas, who have an active presence in the vast Davao region. Kidnappings of 3 Westerners, Filipino reminder of conflicts and misery troubling Philippines 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Taken as a whole, Abu Sayyaf’s antiquities documents raise more questions than they answer. The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf emerged in the early 1990s as an offshoot of a decades-long Muslim separatist insurgency in the south of the predominantly Roman Catholic country. Filipino troops stage raids on foreign and local militants 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z A year ago, the group freed two German hostages after a ransom was reportedly paid, and in December a Swiss hostage managed to escape his Abu Sayyaf captors by fleeing through the jungle. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the proscription of the Abu Sayyaf will help the government prosecute not only its members but also their supporters and financiers. Philippine military: 7 workers feared abducted by militants 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z The 16 charges included supplying bombs to Jemaah Islamiyah, a regional terrorist group that U.S. officials link to Al Qaeda, and Abu Sayyaf, a Philippine-based militant group that recently pledged allegiance to Islamic State. A heavy price paid for botched terrorist raid by Philippines and U.S. 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Nor are there any acknowledged U.S. military personnel, although Delta Force operators launched an overnight raid into the country in May, killing an Islamic State leader known as Abu Sayyaf and capturing his wife. U.S. launches secret drone campaign to hunt Islamic State leaders in Syria 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z The U.S. military deactivated its counterterrorism task force in the south in February after helping the Philippine military weaken the Abu Sayyaf and neutralize several of their foreign supporters. Filipino troops stage raids on foreign and local militants 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Once an ideologically motivated Islamist organization, Abu Sayyaf is now little more than an extreme criminal gang, Mr. Abuza said. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z About two weeks earlier, up to 15 Abu Sayyaf gunmen were believed killed when government forces stormed a jungle base belonging to the militants. 3 militants killed, 10 Philippine marines wounded in clash 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf is holding a number of hostages in various camps in the south of the Philippines, including Malaysians and a Dutchman. Abu Sayyaf hostages escape in Philippine raid - BBC News 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Intelligence reports indicated 10 other Abu Sayyaf fighters also died, Arrojado said. 2 Filipino coast guard men escape from Abu Sayyaf extremists 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The officials drew that conclusion partly by interviewing Abu Sayyaf’s wife and a Yazidi slave seized in an American Special Operations raid on Abu Sayyaf’s Syrian compound in May. ISIS Held U.S. Aid Worker as Sex Slave Before Death 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z He didn’t confirm that the group in the video was Abu Sayyaf, although that is the only Islamic militant group in the country with a recent history of taking foreigners hostage. Philippine Hostages Issue Plea From Rebel-Held Jungle 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Al-Baghdadi personally brought Mueller to be imprisoned inside the home in Syria of Abu Sayyaf, a Tunisian Islamic State figure killed in a U.S. raid in May, U.S. counter-terrorism officials told ABC News. U.S. female hostage raped by Islamic State leader before death: U.S. officials 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was killed in a Delta Force raid of his Syrian compound in June, which resulted in a treasure trove of intelligence about Islamic State. Islamic State leader raped U.S. hostage Kayla Mueller, family told 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z She is the wife of an Islamic State financier known as Abu Sayyaf, who was killed during the Delta Force raid. Umm Sayyaf, captured during a Delta Force raid in Syria, will 'face justice' in Iraq 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Umm Sayyaf was detained following a dramatic raid by U.S. commandos in eastern Syria in May, in which her husband, Abu Sayyaf, the target of the raid, was killed. U.S. Officials Release Woman Held After ISIS-Related Raid in Syria 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Saif al-Islam set himself up as a hostage negotiator, successfully brokering the release of western hostages captured by the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: the prophet of his own doom 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z A Delta Force raid in Syria that killed Islamic State financier Abu Sayyaf in May also has resulted in a well of intelligence about the group’s structure and finances, U.S. officials say. U.S. Intelligence: ISIS is No Weaker Than a Year Ago 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z A Delta Force raid in Syria that killed Islamic State financier Abu Sayyaf in May also has resulted in a well of intelligence about the group's structure and finances, U.S. officials say. Pummeled in its capital, Islamic State group still hanging tough across Iraq and Syria 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z A 16 May swoop on the Isis commander Abu Sayyaf, in which Sayyaf was killed and his wife captured, was supported by Predator surveillance, according to media reports. Revealed: Private firms at heart of US drone warfare 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z Umm Sayyaf, the wife of Islamic State operative Abu Sayyaf, was captured following a U.S. raid by Delta Force commandos in Syria, the first of its kind for American forces there. U.S. Officials Release Woman Held After ISIS-Related Raid in Syria 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z The target of that raid, the first of its kind since US jets returned to the skies over Iraq last August, was an Isis official responsible for oil smuggling, named Abu Sayyaf. Turkey sends in jets as Syria’s agony spills over every border 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z On May 16th, seven months after learning of Kayla Mueller’s presence in the Abu Sayyaf household, the Delta Force conducted a raid that killed Abu Sayyaf and about a dozen fighters. The Secret Effort to Save the ISIS Hostages 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the United States deployed a special forces team deep inside Syrian territory last month which killed Abu Sayyaf, a senior figure within Islamic State. Viewpoint: Does strategy of killing militant leaders work? - BBC News 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z The raid on the multistory residence of Abu Sayyaf, described by American officials as the group’s top financial officer, illustrates that American intelligence on Islamic State leaders is improving. U.S. Raid in Syria Uncovers Details on ISIS Leadership and Finances 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z In a ground mission in eastern Syria last weekend, US special forces killed Abu Sayyaf, a man they described as playing a key role in Islamic State's oil and gas operations. Islamic State: How it is run - BBC News 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf and his family were staying in a compound that contained at least 50 buildings, each four storeys high, where 1,000 people including civilians lived. Islamic State learns lessons from U.S. raid: jihadist sources 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z They previously referred to him only by his nom de guerre, Abu Sayyaf. White House Won’t Upend ISIS Strategy 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z In fact, a Delta Force raid in Syria on Friday killed an IS leader known as Abu Sayyaf who U.S. officials said oversaw the group's oil and gas operations, a major source of funding. Fall of Ramadi raises doubts about US strategy in Iraq 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z At least one informant deep inside the group played a crucial role in helping track Abu Sayyaf, said a senior military official who was briefed on plans for the raid. U.S. Raid in Syria Uncovers Details on ISIS Leadership and Finances 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Her husband, known as Abu Sayyaf, was killed this weekend after a team of Delta Force soldiers descended on a militant compound in eastern Syria. U.S. interrogation team sent to Iraq to question first Islamic State detainee 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z During the raid, the U.S. troops killed Abu Sayyaf - a Tunisian citizen who Washington believes was responsible for overseeing Islamic State's financial operations and was involved in the handling of foreign hostages. Islamic State learns lessons from U.S. raid: jihadist sources 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z Army Delta Force commandos resulted in the death of Abu Sayyaf, considered a key planner and financier for the Islamic State group. ISIS Takeover in Ramadi a Worrisome Victory in the Propaganda War 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z The U.S. government believes the leader, Abu Sayyaf, was involved in handling foreign hostages, including Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker who was killed in February, U.S. security and law enforcement officials said. U.S. to question Islamic State leader's wife on hostages, officials say 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z “Abu Sayyaf’s role as financing man is important because he managed large amounts of money; funds that the central leadership would want to keep tabs on.” U.S. Raid in Syria Uncovers Details on ISIS Leadership and Finances 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Carter noted that Abu Sayyaf “helped direct the terrorist organization’s illicit oil, gas and financial operations.” Islamic State seizes Ramadi, Iraq, counters U.S. claim terrorist group on defensive 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Special Forces killed Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic State leader in charge of the group’s oil, gas and financial operations, during a raid in eastern Syria. Obama ‘red line’ erased as Assad chemical weapons use goes unchecked by U.S. military 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Senior figures on congressional committees on intelligence and security said the discovery was potentially more significant than the killing of Abu Sayyaf, who the Obama administration says led the terrorist network’s lucrative oil sales operation. Syria raid yielded 'treasure trove' of intelligence on Isis, insiders say 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z The White House said on Saturday that U.S. military personnel based in Iraq had carried out a raid in eastern Syria aimed at capturing Abu Sayyaf and his wife, known as Umm Sayyaf. U.S. to question Islamic State leader's wife on hostages, officials say 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf’s wife, Umm Sayyaf, who was captured in the operation, has also provided information to investigators, one senior American official said. U.S. Raid in Syria Uncovers Details on ISIS Leadership and Finances 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Schiff said he did not want to understate the importance of Abu Sayyaf, who was responsible for the lucrative oil and gas operations that help fund Islamic State. U.S. lawmakers praise raid that killed Islamic State leader 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, said that among those killed were "IS oil chief Abu Sayyaf, the deputy IS defence minister, and an IS communications official". Syria conflict: IS 'withdraws' from ancient Palmyra - BBC News 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z In Washington, the Defense official described Abu Sayyaf as “fairly high up” in the Islamic State hierarchy but not among the four most senior militants tracked by the United States. Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid in Syria 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Umm Sayyaf was captured by U.S. forces, but Abu Sayyaf was killed after "he engaged U.S. forces," the White House said. U.S. to question Islamic State leader's wife on hostages, officials say 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said last month that the killing of Abu Sayyaf dealt a “significant blow” to the group. U.S. Raid in Syria Uncovers Details on ISIS Leadership and Finances 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf "engaged" the U.S. attackers and was killed, the Pentagon said, as were about a dozen insurgents. With swoop on Islamic State compound, U.S. commandos seek to disrupt financing 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the operation was intended to capture Abu Sayyaf but he was killed "when he engaged U.S. forces." U.S. conducts raid in Syria, says it kills senior Islamic State leader 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z They included the target of what was originally designed as a capture operation, identified by the White House and the Pentagon as Abu Sayyaf, a Tunisian. Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid in Syria 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z U.S. commandos freed a Yazidi woman who appeared to have been "held as a slave" by Abu Sayyaf and his wife. U.S. to question Islamic State leader's wife on hostages, officials say 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z The Americans intended to capture a militant identified by U.S. officials as Abu Sayyaf. AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Syria’s military was quick to claim credit for the raid that killed Abu Sayyaf. Doubt cast on role of Isis leader killed by special forces in Syria 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Meehan said U.S. forces freed a young Yezidi woman "who appears to have been held as a slave" by Abu Sayyaf and his wife. U.S. conducts raid in Syria, says it kills senior Islamic State leader 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z In addition to directing oil and gas operations in Syria, Abu Sayyaf was also “involved with the group’s military operation” and likely in contact with Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the White House said. Senior ISIS leader killed in U.S. raid in Syria 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z The U.S. officials said they believed Abu Sayyaf had some direct interaction with Mueller and other hostages although they said his wife's role would likely have been limited. U.S. to question Islamic State leader's wife on hostages, officials say 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was killed, along with an estimated dozen IS fighters, U.S. officials said. AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z “Abu Sayyaf was killed during the course of the operation when he engaged U.S. forces,” Mr. Carter said. U.S. Special Forces Kill Senior ISIS Commander in Syria Raid, Defense Department Says 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z They engaged in a firefight and hand-to-hand combat with Islamic State fighters, killed a key figure in the group named as Abu Sayyaf and captured his wife, U.S. officials said. U.S. conducts raid in Syria, says it kills senior Islamic State leader 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Ashton Carter, the US defense secretary, confirmed on Saturday that Obama ordered the elite troops to raid a location in eastern Syria and “capture” an Isis figure, Abu Sayyaf. US special forces kill Isis commander and capture wife in Syria raid 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is on a U.S. list of terrorist organizations. World Digest: Feb. 25, 2015 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z She was among six Jehovah’s Witnesses abducted by Abu Sayyaf gunmen in 2002. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z The leader, Abu Sayyaf, was involved in the group’s military operations and also helped manage black-market sales of oil and gas to raise money, according to a statement issued by the Pentagon early Saturday. U.S. Special Forces Kill Senior ISIS Commander in Syria Raid, Defense Department Says 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Local Syrian sources contacted by Reuters said two other senior Islamic State operatives, a Syrian and a Saudi, were also killed alongside Abu Sayyaf. U.S. conducts raid in Syria, says it kills senior Islamic State leader 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf was killed in the raid, Carter said. US special forces kill Isis commander and capture wife in Syria raid 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z The only time the exception was applied, he said, was in a 2002 attempt to free two American missionaries held by Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist group in the Philippines. The Cost of the U.S. Ban on Paying for Hostages 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z They have led to the release of more than two dozen people who were either mistaken for Abu Sayyaf fighters or brought to trial without evidence, according to official findings. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z In October, President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered an offensive against Abu Sayyaf with the goal of rescuing the remaining hostages. Swiss Hostage Escapes Rebels During Philippine Army Raid 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z The military launched an offensive against the Abu Sayyaf in October after the rebels released two German nationals they seized in April. Swiss man overpowers rebel guard, escapes in Philippines 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z He grabbed a long knife, hacked an Abu Sayyaf commander then ran away but was shot and wounded by another militant, security officials said. Swiss hostage escapes from Filipino extremists 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z The family told The Washington Post that the kidnappers were members of the Islamic militant group Abu Sayyaf. Nation digest: 4 Filipino men indicted in 2011 kidnapping Mantec told the AP that an arresting officer once pressured her to falsely identify a man as an Abu Sayyaf militant who had a bounty on his head, but she resisted. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z The deal did not include the smaller Abu Sayyaf group, which is opposed to negotiations with the government. Swiss Hostage Escapes Rebels During Philippine Army Raid 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf are the most notorious of several rebels factions in the Muslim south of the largely Christian Philippines. Swiss man overpowers rebel guard, escapes in Philippines 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z U.S. counterterrorism forces began to scale down their presence in the south this year after helping weaken Abu Sayyaf extremists. Marine murder case reveals U.S.-Philippine sore spot 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z He said the military and police would conduct an “all-out offensive” against the Abu Sayyaf and “look for the other kidnap victims.” Philippine militants free 2 kidnapped Germans 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z Hundreds of Abu Sayyaf militants have been killed or captured since the country’s south became a battleground in the U.S.-led war on terror following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf shares ransom money with civilians on the island in order to gain their loyalty, he added. Swiss Hostage Escapes Rebels During Philippine Army Raid 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z The Abu Sayyaf is holding several other foreign and Filipino hostages. Swiss man overpowers rebel guard, escapes in Philippines 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf vowed to kill one hostage, and demanded a ransom. Philippine militants release Germans 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z Catapang said the Abu Sayyaf is still holding more than a dozen other hostages, including Filipinos and two European birdwatchers who were kidnapped two years ago. Philippine militants free 2 kidnapped Germans 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z While Manila’s constitution restricts America’s involvement to noncombat support, the countries’ cooperation in the decline of the Abu Sayyaf, dreaded for its bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings, has been regarded as a counterterrorism success story. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z As part of the ongoing offensive, the military said five Abu Sayyaf fighters were killed in a separate incident on Saturday near the village of Talipao, on the same island where Mr. Vinciguerra was held. Swiss Hostage Escapes Rebels During Philippine Army Raid 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z The German man, who is a doctor, and the German woman were seized by the Abu Sayyaf group in April when their yacht broke down near Palawan en route to Sabah in eastern Malaysia. Philippine militants holding German hostages say may extend deadline 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z In July, one of the senior leaders of Abu Sayyaf swore allegiance in an online video to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Philippine Bill Would Set Up Autonomous Region in Muslim-Dominated South 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf and several other small extremist groups are opposed to talks with the government and were not included in the peace deal. Philippine Rebel Group Opposed to Peace Deal Blamed for Bloody Attack on Villagers 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z A former Abu Sayyaf commander who has turned state witness, Abu Gandhie, has testified that most of the 94 detainees accused of kidnapping the students, teachers and priest on Basilan island are innocent. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf is known for its abduction of foreigners and ransom demands, and for its use of violence against the civilian population. Vans attacked in Philippine ambush 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Al-Shalabi, better known as Abu Sayyaf, urged the government to implement Islamic law and more balanced economic policies to avoid a fate similar to Syria and Iraq. AP INTERVIEW: Jordan Salafi leader warns of chaos 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z Last week, a team of soldiers and police officers arrested Khair Mundos, an expert bomb-maker and the "spiritual leader" of the Abu Sayyaf faction, which rose to notoriety early last decade by kidnapping foreigners. Philippine security forces in south on alert due to terror threat 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z The primary target of the Philippine military, and the Special Forces, was the Abu Sayyaf Group, a small but violent organization credited with high-profile kidnappings, bombings and beheadings. U.S. Will Disband Terrorism Task Force in Philippines 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The case involving Mantec had the most releases of mistakenly arrested detainees among the three high-profile kidnappings involving the Abu Sayyaf that prosecutors have re-examined in the last two years. At least 25 wrong arrests mar Philippines anti-terror work 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z The government estimates that some 300 Abu Sayyaf fighters remain, operating in various factions. Vans attacked in Philippine ambush 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Washington has listed Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist group and blames it for attacks on U.S. troops, missionaries and civilians in the southern Philippines. World Digest: June 11, 2014 Two years ago, Mundos was wounded but managed to escape when police commandos raided a hinterland community near southern Zamboanga city where he was training about two dozen young Abu Sayyaf recruits. Top Filipino terror suspect captured near airport 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Abu Sayyaf, which is credited with many of the most violent incidents, is focused primarily on criminal activity but it remains a significant threat, according to a recent report by the firm. U.S. Will Disband Terrorism Task Force in Philippines 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Others defected from the Moro group and organised the Abu Sayyaf in the early 1990s. Philippine rebel arrested over landmine attack that killed two US marines 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z Others defected from the Moro group and organized the Abu Sayyaf in the early 1990s. Filipino nabbed in bombing that killed 2 US troops 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z Philippine security forces on Wednesday captured a top commander of the Abu Sayyaf group who is on a U.S. list of most- wanted terrorists and has acknowledged receiving al-Qaeda funds to finance bombings. World Digest: June 11, 2014 The Abu Sayyaf were using the camp as a training ground and a base for their operations, military officials said. Philippine clashes leave 15 dead 2014-04-30T07:17:23Z “Latest government intelligence estimates place the Abu Sayyaf Group strength at 400 armed militants,” the report said. U.S. Will Disband Terrorism Task Force in Philippines 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z "The wounded marines, most of them are caused by mortar shelling from the Abu Sayyaf, were evacuated to an army hospital for treatment." Philippines troops exchange mortar fire with militants, 15 dead 2014-04-30T06:04:31Z He said the military consulted rebel commanders in the area before mounting an operation against the Abu Sayyaf Group. Muslim rebels to Philippine military: exercise caution to uphold peace deal 2014-04-15T09:02:49Z He is one of the original leaders of Abu Sayyaf, many of whose commanders have been killed or captured in more than a decade of Philippine military offensives backed by the United States. World Digest: June 11, 2014 While no group immediately claimed responsibility for the kidnappings, security experts said Abu Sayyaf, a particularly violent group that has in the past been linked to Al Qaeda, was likely responsible. Chinese Tourist and Filipino Worker Kidnapped in Malaysia 2014-04-03T11:18:50Z It is possible the abduction was the work of the Al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, based in the southern Philippines, which in only a short sail from Sabah. Gunmen Kidnap Two Women From a Malaysian Resort 2014-04-03T07:11:52Z The Abu Sayyaf, a terrorist organization in the Philippines, takes its name from him. Former Warlord Launches Campaign to Succeed Karzai 2014-02-06T21:24:03Z The Philippine insurgent group Abu Sayyaf is named after him and he was mentioned in the 9/11 commission reports as "mentor" to Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, the operational mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Man who brought al Qaeda to Afghanistan now runs for president 2013-10-03T15:13:29Z The exception was Abu Sayyaf, which was hit hard in an operation supported by the US military because of its links to al-Qaeda. What is behind the fighting in the Philippines' Zamboanga? 2013-09-13T11:15:43Z In one recent kidnapping, Abu Sayyaf militants abducted a Taiwanese businesswoman from a resort in Semporna, Malaysia, last November. Chinese Tourist and Filipino Worker Kidnapped in Malaysia 2014-04-03T11:18:50Z Instead, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and other, more extremist groups with al Qaeda connections, such as the Abu Sayyaf group, continued the fight, prompting the latest round of talks with the government. Philippine Troops Close In on Rebels 2013-09-16T07:56:54Z Other local media reports pointed to the Abu Sayyaf, a radical Islamist group. More clashes in Philippine south 2013-09-12T06:57:10Z The Abu Sayyaf Group and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom fighters did not participate in peace talks and advocate an armed struggle to establish an Islamic state in the southern Philippines. New Attack Raises Fears of Broader Threat in Philippines 2013-09-12T09:58:01Z Seven marines and at least four militants were killed as troops fought Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines, the military says. Deaths in Philippines militant clash 2013-05-25T07:15:52Z Hapilon, 47, is the only one of five Abu Sayyaf leaders still alive. Top Filipino militant wounded in army attack 2013-04-16T09:11:06Z But the Abu Sayyaf were among the rebel groups who refused to sign up to the peace deal. Two Philippines hostages released 2013-02-03T03:56:52Z Jolo island in the Philippine south is a stronghold for the Abu Sayyaf rebels who are notorious for kidnappings and sometimes killing captives. Bid to rescue Jordanian in Philippines leaves 21 dead: police 2013-02-04T12:55:44Z He traveled to Sulu to work on a documentary about the country's volatile south and possibly interview Abu Sayyaf militants in the impoverished province, Freyra and other officials said. Qaeda-Linked Militants Free 2 Filipino Hostages 2013-02-03T02:21:36Z But Abu Sayyaf was among the rebel groups who refused to sign up to the peace deal. Deaths in Philippines militant clash 2013-05-25T07:15:52Z "Our boys found two bodies but we were told six more Abu Sayyaf members were also killed." Top Filipino militant wounded in army attack 2013-04-16T09:11:06Z Meanwhile, Warren Rodwell, an Australian kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants in 2011, was shown alive in a video posted on social media last December. Philippine hostages 'released' 2013-02-03T02:27:45Z Abu Sayyaf said, referring to the lines drawn by colonial powers Britain and France to carve up the Ottoman Empire after World War One. Jordan staggers under fallout of Syria conflict 2013-02-01T15:40:09Z Abu Sayyaf gunmen handed the two Filipinos to still-unknown negotiators, but not to Malik's group, angering the Moro rebels, according to the three security officials. Qaeda-Linked Militants Free 2 Filipino Hostages 2013-02-03T02:21:36Z Nine other marines and a number of Abu Sayyaf fighters were wounded, a local military commander said. Deaths in Philippines militant clash 2013-05-25T07:15:52Z One was executed while another died in crossfire between Filipino troops and Abu Sayyaf militants. Top Filipino militant wounded in army attack 2013-04-16T09:11:06Z |
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