Abu Sayyaf
Why So Many Indonesians Are Being Kidnapped in the Philippines
The waters off the coast of the Philippines' Sulu Islands are some of the most dangerous on Earth due to a kidnapping-for-profit terrorist group, Abu Sayyaf. So why are so many Indonesians choosing to fish there?
Philippines Army is Struggling to Drive Out ISIS, Even With US Help
The progress had been slower than expected, as around 100 militants had control of 20 percent of Marawi.
Is the Battle of Marawi a Sign of Things to Come?
Could the southern Philippines become the new front in the battle against ISIS?
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Notorious Abu Sayyaf Commander Responsible For Tourist Beheadings Killed in Shootout
The Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group was reportedly attempting to kidnap tourists off a popular resort island in the southern Philippines.
Nine months as captive for Abu Sayyaf
Marites Flor was held hostage alongside Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, who were executed by the Islamic State-linked group.
Behind the scenes of Justin Trudeau’s diplomatic efforts to save two Canadian hostages
New documents obtained by VICE News show that on the day before a hostage deadline, Trudeau told the Philippine president that Canada does not pay ransoms.
Philippine president warns that terrorists could 'really kill' American troops
"Americans, they will really kill them, they will try to kidnap them to get ransom," Rodrigo Duterte said of Islamic State affiliate Abu Sayyaf in a speech on Monday.
Abu Sayyaf is now vowing to behead a Norwegian hostage in the Philippines
The Filipino militant group has already beheaded two Canadians who were held hostage alongside Kjartan Sekkingstad. "There is no more ultimatum, we are going to behead this Norwegian anytime today," a spokesman told the Mindanao Inquirer.
Body of Canadian hostage Robert Hall reportedly found by Philippine troops
Philippine soldiers believe they have dug up the body of Canadian hostage Robert Hall, who was beheaded by Abu Sayyaf militants last month after a June 13 ransom deadline lapsed.