Two suspected Abu Sayyaf members killed in southern Philippines, Amnesty International calls on release of Bansil sisters
A clash between Philippine military and suspected Islamic militants from the group, Abu Sayyaf resulted in the deaths of two militants and the wounding of several others. Image/ Eugene Alvin Villar http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Seav The More...
Warren Rodwell freed after 15 months in captivity in the Philippines
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr has confirmed and welcomed the release of Mr Warren Rodwell, a retired soldier, after he was abducted by armed members of the al-Qaeda-linked group Abu Sayyaf on December 5, More...
Alleged Abu Sayyaf member, Alawie Pasihul arrested in Zamboanga
The Coffee via wikimedia commons Philippine police made an arrest Thursday of an alleged Abu Sayyaf member who is suspected of being involved in the beheading of an American tourist 11 years ago. According More...
Jordanian journalist, Baker Abdulla Atyani and his crew missing in the Southern Philippines
A seasoned Arab reporter and his two Manila-based crewmen have been reported missing while working on a story in the southern Philippines. Al-Arabiya’s TV bureau chief for Southeast Asia, Baker Abdulla Atyani, More...
