11 more Abu Sayyaf men surrender in Basilan
Eleven members of the now seemingly moribund Abu Sayyaf group in Basilan surrendered to the Army Tuesday.
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Eleven members of the now seemingly moribund Abu Sayyaf group in Basilan surrendered to the Army Tuesday.
The rise of a new leader suggests that Islamist militants continue to pose a clear and present security threat in the southern Philippines.
The transition to self-rule in the Bangsamoro, the majority-Muslim region in the southern Philippines, is proceeding apace. Militants outside the associated peace process are losing strength but could recover. Regional and national authorities should do all in their power to keep that from happening.
Military displays weapons, munitions seized during operations in Lanao del Sur to catch Abu Zacharia and his men.
Abu Zacharia, whose faction is on the run from a military offensive, has been designated emir, military says.