Philippines
(Philippines) Unexploded bomb found near blast site in North Cotabato
(Philippines) Unexploded bomb found near blast site in North Cotabato
A bomb blast in the southern Philippine town of Makilala killed 12 and wounded 25. Four were wounded in a bombing in a market in Tacurong. Two Abu Sayyaf fighters were killed and six Philippine troops were wounded in the latest round of fighting in Sulu. Three additional Jemaah Islamiyah bomb makers are training Abu […]
6 soldiers wounded in fresh Sulu clashes
‘Some’ Moro rebels linked to 2 terror groups: Bali bomber’s wife
Bomb materials seized from Abu, JI meant for big targets
Phillipines seeks to extradite suspect in 2004 bombings
The Philippines has arrested the wife of Jemaah Islamiyah leader Dulmatin. An Abu Sayyaf member was captured during military operations in Sulu. Indonesia has arrested a Jemaah Islamiyah operative suspected of conducting a series of bombings in Mindano.
Military captures Abu Sayyaf man in Sulu
Philippine troops capture wife of Dulmatin on Jolo island
Fighting erupts in Philippine south, truce holds
Two killed by trash bomb in Philippine capital
Analysis: Abu Sayyaf supported by Darul Islam, Jemaah Islamiyah
Abu Sayyaf bomb attack in Jolo kills nine, mostly Muslims
Philippines wants Islamic group included in US, UN terrorist blacklists
Filipino Military sends more troops to Sulu despite Ramadan
US troops in charm offensive on Philippine rebel isle
Philippine extremists release girl after ransom
(Philippines) Terrorists™ bombs more sophisticated
Abu Sayyaf fighter slain in clash
Terror and the Mindanao-J.I. Connection
A Philippine marine was killed in fighting against Abu Sayyaf and JI in Sulu. The U.S. is increasing logistical support and training to the Army. The Philippine government is discussing negotiations with MILF.
Abu Yunos, a commander of Abu Sayyaf, was captured in the southern Philippines. Yunos has admitted to kidnapping and killing American citizens at Dos Palmas. Philippine police seized a large quantity of ammonium nitrate shipped from Jolo island, where the Army is clashing with Abu Sayyaf and JI. Five Marines and an unknown number of […]
Australia to train RP troops in Mindanao
The Army claims Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah ‘Terrorists [are] trapped in mountains’ in Sulu. Brigadier General Juancho Sabban said JI leader Umar Patek “died from the wounds he suffered” in battle. Chief General Hermogenes Esperon Jr. says there is “no evidence to verify the info that Patek and Janjalani have been killed.”
RP peace negotiator says MILF making unacceptable demand
Reports indicate Jemaah Islamyah leader Umar Patek has been killed in fighting. The MILF is working to confirm as well. Over 6,000 Filipino soldiers and 8 battalions are engaged in the fight. The Filipino Army has seized computers and documents of high intelligence value during the fighting. A former JI leader says the group has […]
9/11: The Philippine Connection Part 7 (a series)
9/11: The Philippine Connection
Khaddafy Janjalani, Southeast Asia’s Most Wanted Terrorists To Be Captured Soon
Abu Sayyaf leader Khadaffy Janjalani and Jemaah Islamiyah explosives expert Umar Patek may have been injured in combat operations in Sulu. The Philippine Army is sending an extra battalion of Special Forces to join the fight, and the Navy is patroling the seas. U.S. Special forces are in the region as “advisers.”