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Abu Sayyaf Group - ASG : |
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Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
Description
The ASG is the smallest and most radical of the Islamic separatist groups operating in the southern Philippines. Some ASG members have studied or worked in the Middle East and developed ties to mjuahidin while fighting and training in Afghanistan. The group split from the Moro National Liberation Front in 1991 under the leadership of Abdurajik Abubakar Janjalani, who was killed in a clash with Philippine police on 18 December 1998. Press reports place his younger brother, Khadafi Janjalani, as the nominal leader of the group, which is composed of several factions.
Activities
Engages in bombings, assassinations, kidnappings, and extortion to promote an independent Islamic state in western Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, areas in the southern Philippines heavily populated by Muslims. Raided the town of Ipil in Mindanao in April 1995--the group's first large-scale action--and kidnapped more than 30 foreigners, including a US citizen, in 2000.
Strength
Believed to have about 200 core fighters, but more than 2,000 individuals motivated by the prospect of receiving ransom payments for foreign hostages allegedly joined the group in August.
Location/Area of Operation
The ASG primarily operates in the southern Philippines with members occasionally traveling to Manila, but the group expanded its operations to Malaysia this year when it abducted foreigners from two different resorts.
External Aid
Probably receives support from Islamic extremists in the Middle East and South Asia. |
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6 web sites matced for Abu Sayyaf Group - ASG |
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FAS: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
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Description, activities, strength, area of operation and external aid. From the Federation of American Scientists. USA.
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The Star: Fifteen Abu Sayyaf Rebels Killed in Clash
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The incident followed an attack on Basilan's capital of Isabela thought to be an attempt to divert military attention from another Abu Sayyaf unit holding two American and 16 Filipino hostages.
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CNN: Abu Sayyaf: Bearer of the Sword
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In-depth report on the militant Muslim group fighting for an independent Islamic state in the southern Philippines; contains news articles, incident map, timeline, interview, analysis, and links.
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BBC News: US Troops Land in South Philippines
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The US sends special forces to help Manila track down Abu Sayyaf rebels and the Americans they hold.
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BBC: Who are the Abu Sayyaf?
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A history and profile of the Philippine organization.
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ICT: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
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History, terrorist activity, articles, document, updates and history of attacks. From The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, Israel.
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