Philippines

An Abu Sayyaf fighter was killed after a clash with Marines who chanced upon an enemy force in Indanan town in Sulu province. Abu Sayyaf also abducted a college professor at his house in Isabela City near Basilan State College. Also in Isabela City, the severed head of a factory worker kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf was found in the city plaza.

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Iraq

Islamic state

Syria

Aqap

Al shabaab

Boko Haram

Isis