Abu Sayyaf
Philippines' Duterte Asks China to Patrol International Waters to Stop Kidnappings, Piracy
| Prei Dy | | Jan 31, 2017 11:11 AM EST |
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asked China on Tuesday to dispatch sea patrols to help stop Islamic State militants from abducting sailors and attacking vessels.
Duterte Blames US for Muslim Insurgency in Mindanao; Orders US Troops to Leave the Philippines
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Sep 13, 2016 04:09 AM EDT |
Durtete said in another rambling rant the U.S. is to blame for the violence in Mindanao and that its military advisers on the island are worsening that violence.
Philippines Confirms Canadian Hostage Beheaded by Militant Group Abu Sayyaf
| Kat De Guzman | | Jun 14, 2016 06:28 AM EDT |
The Philippines military has confirmed on Tuesday that the Canadian hostage of the militant group Abu Sayyaf has been beheaded after a deadline to pay ransom was not given by the deadline last Monday.
ISIS Ideology Attracts Islamist Groups in South East Asia, Singapore's Defense Minister Says
| Eva Etha Marie Monares | | Dec 10, 2015 08:13 AM EST |
Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen has warned that the return of the Islamic State fighters is a "clear and present danger" to south-east Asian countries. Following the terror attacks in Paris, authorities in Asian countries have highlighted the threat that the region is under from battle-hardened locals in the Middle East, who could return to their home countries to plot terror attacks
U.S. Kills Top ISIS Commander, 12 Enemy Fighters, Woman Slave Freed In Syria Raid
| Althea Serad | | May 16, 2015 10:53 AM EDT |
During a rare raid in Syria on Friday, U.S. Special Operations Forces have killed a senior leader of ISIS, as well as freed a woman appeared to be a a slave in his household, said Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Saturday.
Abu Sayaff Threatens To Kill German Hostage, Daesh Broadens Influence In Asia
| Christl Leong | | Sep 26, 2014 08:05 AM EDT |
The Abu Sayyaf, a Philippine militant group, has threatened to execute a German hostage unless Berlin pulls out from the U.S.-led air strikes against the Islamic State, in a move that underscores the growing influence of the Islamic State, also known as Daesh, in Southeast Asia.
China Issues Travel Advisory Ordering Its Citizens Not To Travel To The Philippines
| Desiree Sison | | Sep 13, 2014 08:54 AM EDT |
China has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens not to travel to the Philippines
Islamic State Lures Southeast Asian Militants To Join Fighting In Middle East [with VIDEO]
| Christl Leong | | Aug 14, 2014 04:13 AM EDT |
A growing number of insurgents from Southeast Asia are joining the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria raises concerns that said militants would return home and carry out similar attacks, according to a brief by a New York-based security firm.
Abu Sayyaf Gunmen Kill 17 Filipino Villagers
| Bianca Ortega | | Jul 28, 2014 06:56 AM EDT |
Abu Sayyaf gunmen killed at least 16 villagers in a road attack on Monday as the civilians were on their way to celebrate the end of Ramadan with their relatives in the southern Philippines.
Masked Gunmen Kill Policeman, Abduct Another in Malaysian Diving Resort
| Andy Vitalicio | | Jul 13, 2014 01:40 PM EDT |
Malaysian police and military forces are hunting down a group of armed men that raided a police outpost on a popular diving resort in Mabul Island off Borneo later Saturday, killing one policemen and taking another hostage.
Two Chinese Nationals Abducted In Southern Philippines
| Acsilyn Miyazaki | | May 23, 2014 08:57 AM EDT |
A Chinese businesswoman and her daughter were kidnapped by suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan southern Philippines.
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