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Philippines: Islands in the War - Part 1 & Part 2
Karen Hughes in the Stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf
One soldier killed as Philippines raises alert
Abu Sayyaf leader Khaddafy Janjalani's death confirmed with DNA test
Phillipines: Arroyo vows to finish off Sayyaf after top leader killed
High Value Targets
Muhammad Hanif, in Afghan custody Senior Taliban, Abu Sayyaf detained, killed in Afghanistan and the Philippines; Islamic Courts leader possibly captured in Kenya, another killed in an airstrike; Pakistan on the hunt for al Qaeda leader Coalition forces have...The Philippines has confirmed Abu Sulaiman, one of the top five leaders of Abu Sayyaf with a U.S. bounty of $5 million, has been killed in fighting on Jolo island. Abu Sulaiman, believed to be the mastermind behind the 2004 ferry bombing, and Bonia Ysmael were also killed by Philippine forces. The Philippine military denies U.S. forces are fighting in Jolo or elsewhere.
Three bomb blasts killed 7 and wounded 29 throughout the Philippines. The blasts occurred within hours of each other, and occurred within days of the ASEAN summit.
Philippine Rangers killed Binang Sal, an Abu Sayyaf bomb expert, during fighting on Jolo Island. Khaddafy Janjalani, the leader of Abu Sayyaf, is alive, according to his brother & Philippine intelligence officers. The government downplays the threat of terrorist attacks on the ASEAN summit.
Islamic Suicide Cells in the Philippines
Filipino Marines forces killed 6 Abu Sayyaf , including Jundam Jamalul (aka Black Killer), who was wanted by the U.S, and captured 2. Gufran (aka Abu Samur), an Indonesian aide to Jemaah Islamiyah leader Dulmatin, was also killed. Abu Sayyaf second in command Isnilon Hapilon has been spotted in Basilan and a manhunt is in progress. Two were wounded in an Abu Sayyaf bombing attack on a restaurant in Cotabato City in Mindnao.
The Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines Part 1
Balikatan joint military exercises with the Philippines & US will continue
Bali bombers 'hiding' with militants
(Philippines) "Abu Sulaiman" claims responsibility for Tacurong blast
The Philippine Army believes it has exhumed the body of Khaddafy Janjalani, the leader of Abu Sayyaf, and claims Radulan Sahiron was appointed the new leader. The US is helping to run DNA tests on the remains. Although the Philippines has suspended training with US forces, it vowed to continue operations against Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah on Jolo island.
MILF bares al Qaeda plot vs ASEAN
Manila postponed the ASEAN summit scheduled for next week due to an incoming tropical storm. This alleviates concern over the terror threat to the conference, which the Filipino government denies.
Planning for next week's annual ASEAN Summit in Cebu rocked with terror warnings. British FO issues urgent travel warning for Cebu, Mindanao and Sulu, warning that intelligence suggests terror attacks are "in the final stages." The U.S., Australia and Japan followed with warnings. Manila deploying 5,500 personnel including marines, police commandos and specialised units to Cebu. The Summit begins Monday.
Britain, Australia warn of possible attacks during ASEAN summit
