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CHR probes Abu Sayyaf deadly attack vs soldiers in Basilan

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the deadly attack allegedly perpetrated by the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) against the government forces in Al-Barka, Basilan. CHR executive director Jacqueline Ann de Guia said the human rights body launched a moto propio investigation on the ambush that killed three soldiers on September 15. De Guia said the CHR extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the fallen soldiers.

Inalam ang pangangailangan! Bangsamoro gov’t holds dialogue with ex-Abu Sayyaf members

The Bangsamoro government has conducted a dialogue with former members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu to determine the type of assistance they need in sustaining their livelihood.

Indonesia recognizes JTF Tawi-Tawi for rescuing its 4 nationals from Abu Sayyaf

The Indonesian government has commended the officers and personnel of Joint Task Force (JTF) Tawi-Tawi for rescuing four Indonesian kidnap victims from the hands of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group last March.

Abu Sayyaf bandit involved in Sipadan kidnapping surrenders to military in Tawi-Tawi

A member of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group allegedly involved in Sipadan Island kidnapping incident in 2000 surrendered to the military in Tawi-Tawi, according to Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) official.

Image makeover: Basilan gov Hataman-Salliman wants Abu Sayyaf stronghold declared ‘peace zone’

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The provincial government of Basilan is pushing to convert the Sampinit complex from a former stronghold of the terrorists Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) into a military reservation and to be declared as a “peace zone.”

Mayor Climaco orders heightened security patrols in Zamboanga City mainland, islands vs lawless groups

Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco has ordered the security forces to further intensify their patrols following a deadly clash in Zamboanga Sibugay between the government troops and terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group.

53 ex-ASG bandits join vegetable production training in Basilan

Som 53 former members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group have been participating in the three-day training on vegetable production in Basilan.

Alleged Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Zamboanga City

Authorities have arrested an alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) during a law enforcement operation in Zamboanga City, police said Friday, June 19.

2 kidnappers killed in Tawi-Tawi clash

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two alleged kidnap-for-ransom-group (KFRG) members who had ties with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) were killed in a firefight with joint military and police forces in Tawi-Tawi, officials said Monday.

Marijuana plantation destroyed in Sulu

Authorities have discovered and destroyed a marijuana plantation allegedly maintained by a supporter of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu province.