United States wanted terror leader may have fled to Philippine city: Army
Isnilon Hapilon, a veteran Filipino militant said to be the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Southeast Asia, has not been seen in the battle zone in Marawi City, said Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, head of the military's Western Mindanao Command.
Jun 24, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Abu Sayyaf militants behead kidnapped Philippine soldier: Army
The head of Sergeant Anni Siraji of the Army`s 32nd Infantry Battalion was found 50 metres away from his body in Patikul town in Sulu.
Apr 23, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte may launch 'invasion' of Abu Sayyaf's island lair
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Wednesday he might "invade" an island stronghold of the Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf to "finish the game" following a thwarted attempt by the group to kidnap tourists on a resort island last week.
Apr 19, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
Abu Sayyaf leader behind execution of foreigners is killed, Philippines says
A leader of a militant group who was directly involved in the kidnap and execution of Canadian and German nationals was among those killed by Philippine troops in a clash on a resort island this week, the military said on Wednesday.
Apr 12, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Abu Sayyaf militants behead German hostage in Philippines
The Abu Sayyaf terrorist group beheaded German hostage Jurgen Kantner after a deadline to negotiate his release expired.
Feb 27, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
Top Islamist militant wounded in Philippines: Minister
A top leader of an Islamic militant group who is on the United States` list of "Most Wanted Terrorists" has been wounded in military airstrikes, the Philippine defence minister said Saturday.
Jan 28, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Four snatched off Philippines near Abu Sayyaf stronghold
Four crew from a Philippine-flagged fishing vessel have been snatched in waters off the country`s south where Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants have previously taken hostages, the military said Wednesday.
Dec 21, 2016, 10:42 AM IST
South Korean ship`s captain snatched off the Philippines: Army
Suspected Islamist militants kidnapped the captain and a Filipino crew member on a South Korean cargo ship in the southern Philippines, the military said Friday.
Oct 21, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
Philippine Abu Sayyaf kidnapped 5 sailors, Malaysia says
Malaysia's police chief said that five tugboat crew missing since last week were abducted by the Philippine militant group Abu Sayyaf.
Jul 26, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
Headless body of kidnapped victim found in Philippines
The headless body of a Canadian who was kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf militant group in June has been recovered, a military official said on Saturday.
Jul 02, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
Philippines` Aquino says aiming to rescue Abu Sayyaf hostages
Philippine President Benigno Aquino insisted Wednesday a Norwegian man and other hostages being held by Islamic extremists on a remote southern island could be rescued, after the militants beheaded a second Canadian captive.
Jun 15, 2016, 15:14 PM IST
Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded
The Abu Sayyaf, a small group of Islamic militants that specialises in kidnappings-for-ransom, killed Robert Hall after its demands for 300 million pesos ($6.5 million) by were not met.
Jun 14, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Philippine officials confirm Canadian hostage was beheaded
Philippine officials today confirmed that Abu Sayyaf militants beheaded a Canadian man.
Jun 14, 2016, 07:26 AM IST
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines unite against extremist group Abu Sayyaf
The foreign ministers and military leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines met on Thursday to agree on actions against the Abu Sayyaf extremist group.
May 05, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
Extremist group Abu Sayyaf releases new video, threatens to behead three more hostages
Extremist group Abu Sayyaf released a new video on Wednesday threatening to kill three more hostages, who were kidnapped along with John Ridsdel, who was beheaded on April 25 in southern Philippines.
May 04, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
Philippines` Aquino vows to `neutralise` Abu Sayyaf kidnappers
Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at "neutralising" Islamic militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 other foreigners.
Apr 27, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
Islamist militants seize four Indonesians in southern Philippines
Islamist militants seized four Indonesian crew of a tugboat in the southern Philippines on Friday night, the third attack on slow moving vessels in about a month, a military spokesman said on Saturday, as troops battled Muslim rebels on a nearby island.
Apr 16, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
Philippines rejects Islamic State's claim it killed 100 troops
The Philippines has dismissed as "purely propaganda" Islamic State`s claim that its militants killed scores of government troops in ambushes and said there was no evidence directly linking southern Muslim rebels to the group.
Apr 14, 2016, 11:24 AM IST
18 soldiers, five militants killed in Philippine clash: Military
Eighteen soldiers and five Muslim extremist Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, including a Moroccan national, were killed in a fresh upsurge of violence in the troubled southern Philippines, a military spokesman said Sunday.
Apr 10, 2016, 07:15 AM IST
Gunmen kidnap Malaysian ship crew: Reports
Gunmen have kidnapped four Malaysians from a ship off the east coast of Sabah state in waters where Abu Sayyaf militants are known to operate, local media reported on Saturday.
Apr 02, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
