Isnilon Hapilon, Islamic State Southeast Asia head, killed in Philippines
The head of the Islamic State group in Southeast Asia, who figures on the US "most wanted terrorists" list, has been killed in the battle to reclaim a militant-held Philippines city, the country`s defence minister said Monday.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
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
Wounded Vietnamese hostage rescued in the Philippines
The Abu Sayyaf network has been kidnapping foreigners and locals for years and holding them for ransom on its remote island strongholds in the southern Philippines.
Jun 17, 2017, 12:41 PM IST
Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration
Duterte imposed martial law last week on Mindanao where both Marawi and Iligan are located, to quell the unrest and wipe out militancy.
Foreigners involved in deadly Philippine urban battle: government
11 soldiers, two policemen and 31 militants had been confirmed killed in the fighting.
May 26, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Philippine troops battle Islamist militants in city
The United States regards Hapilon as one of the world`s most dangerous terrorists, offering a bounty of $5 million for his capture.
May 25, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
Martial law in southern Philippines: What we know
Rodrigo Duterte said that his version of the martial law would be "harsh" and similar to that under Marcos.
May 24, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Philippines ''Rodrigo Duterte says ''I'll be harsh'' with army rule on island
The United States has since 2001 offered a bounty of $5 million for Isnilon Hapilon arrest to the military.
May 24, 2017, 12:01 PM 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
