The affected areas are Tipo Tipo proper, Silangkum, and Baguindan
MANILA, Philippines (July 7, 2016) — Authorities began the mass evacuation of residents in 3 barangays in Basilan on Wednesday, July 6, amid heavy fighting between government troops and members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Tipo-Tipo town. Continue reading 3 barangays evacuated amid heavy fighting in Basilan
In a video, Canadian Robert Hall and Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad say their captors have threatened to kill at least one of them if no payment is received by June 13
MANILA, Philippines (May 16, 2016) — The Abu Sayyaf, who last month beheaded a Canadian man, say they will kill another Western hostage if a multi-million dollar ransom is not paid within 4 weeks. Continue reading Abu Sayyaf sets new ransom deadline
The trio – from Canada, Norway, and the Philippines – appeal for help from the Philippine and Canadian governments in a video uploaded to YouTube
MANILA, Philippines (May 3, 2016) — The Abu Sayyaf issued a fresh warning on Tuesday, May 3, threatening to harm 3 hostages, just over a week after they beheaded a captive. Continue reading Abu Sayyaf threatens hostages in video warning
It’s found two days after the beheading of a Canadian hostage
MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 27, 2016) — Locals found a headless cadaver of a Caucasian on Wednesday, April 27, in a village in Talipao, Sulu, the same province where Abu Sayyaf kidnappers beheaded a Canadian two days ago. Continue reading Headless cadaver found in Sulu
The Philippines also ‘extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Mr John Ridsdel,’ the Canadian national beheaded by the Abu Sayyaf
MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 26, 2016) — The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, April 26, condemned the “inhuman” beheading of Canadian national John Ridsdel at the hands of the Abu Sayyaf. Continue reading Philippines condemns ‘inhuman’ beheading of Canadian
They include 14 Indonesians and 4 Malaysians
MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 26, 2016) — The beheading of a Canadian hostage in Sulu on Monday, April 25, was a grisly reminder of the state of lawlessness in the province, where at least 22 foreign hostages are held captive by the Abu Sayyaf. Continue reading 22 foreign hostages in Sulu waiting to be freed
Police and military forces vow to ‘bring the criminals to justice,’ following the beheading of one of two Canadians kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in September 2015
MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 26, 2016) — The Abu Sayyaf group has beheaded a Canadian hostage, sparking fears for more than 20 others they are holding on remote islands, with security forces vowing Tuesday, April 26, to hunt down the kidnappers. Continue reading Abu Sayyaf kills Canadian hostage
MANILA, Philippines (Mar. 3, 2016) — Militants fighting in the name of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS, IS, ISIL, or Da’esch) group are escalating attacks in the southern Philippines, analysts said, deepening fears for the volatile region after its main Muslim rebel group failed to seal a peace pact.
Continue reading ISIS-inspired militants on offensive in southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 17, 2016) — A number of jihadist groups in the Philippines are now officially recognized by the Islamic State in Iraq & Syria (also known as ISIS, IS, ISIL, or Da’esch), but the terror Continue reading ISIS recognizes Philippine-based extremist groups
MANILA, Philippines (Jan. 14, 2016) — Philippine security forces expressed concern over an “emerging threat” of terrorism, after suicide attackers struck the Indonesian capital on Thursday, January 14.
Continue reading Philippines concerned over ’emerging’ terror threat