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01/08/2009
Gov’t orders intensified hunt for Abus, MILF bombers (The Daily Tribune)
The government has ordered the military and police authorities to “hit hard“ on the lawless Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) as well as renegade commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberations Front (MILF) in an effort to put an end to their terror activities in Mindanao.
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01/08/2009
Hit hard on lawless Abu Sayyaf groups, PGMA orders AFP and PNP (Philippine News Agency)
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon, Jan. 8 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today ordered the military and police authorities to “hit hard“ on lawless Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in a determined effort to put an end to their terroristic activities in Western Mindanao.
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12/29/2008
Unesco official condemns burning of school (Yehey!)
COTABATO CITY: A high official of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) based in Manila on Monday condemned the recent atrocities of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu that included the burning of an elementary school building in Patikul, Sulu.
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01/08/2009
GMA orders capture of Basit Usman (Yehey!)
President Arroyo ordered the military to capture Basit Usman who is said to be responsible for recent bomb attacks in Central Mindanao, as she vowed for relentless campaign against terrorism.
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12/10/2008
Military won't let up on Abu Sayyaf (Yehey!)
The Armed Forces of the Philippines chief, General Alexander Yano, has ordered the military to pressure to no end the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). following the fierce encounter on Sunday that killed at least five government soldiers and an undetermined number of bandits.
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12/13/2008
Police: Suspected terrorist arrested in S. Philippines (People's Daily)
A suspected terrorist, planning to carry out bomb attacks in key Philippine cities, has been arrested in the southern city of Cotabato, the police said on Friday. Guiamalodin Edsrafil, 24, was arrested by the police on Tuesday, the country's police chief Jesus Verzosa told reporters. Edsfaril had admitted that the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf ...
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12/12/2008
UN: MILF rebels agree to stop using child soldiers (The Daily Tribune)
The country’s main Muslim separatist group has agreed to stop recruiting child soldiers and return those in its ranks to civilian life, a United Nations official said yesterday.
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12/10/2008
Military won’t let up on Abu Sayyaf (The Manila Times)
following the fierce encounter on Sunday that killed at least five government soldiers and an undetermined number of bandits.
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12/10/2008
Child Soldiers' Act proposed (Sun Star)
THE House of Representatives is crafting a law that would address the problem on the growing number of children used by armed groups in their operations.
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  • BBC: Who are the Abu Sayyaf? - A history and profile of the Philippine organization.
  • CNN: Abu Sayyaf: Bearer of the Sword - 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.
  • FAS: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) - Description, activities, strength, area of operation and external aid. From the Federation of American Scientists. USA.
  • BBC News: US Troops Land in South Philippines - The US sends special forces to help Manila track down Abu Sayyaf rebels and the Americans they hold. (December 14, 2001)
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