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September 29, 2006
Philippines: Abbu Sayyaf Supported by Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Jihad is world-wide and eternal: Analysis: Abu Sayyaf supported by Darul Islam, Jemaah Islamiyah
Koronadal, South Cotabato (29 September) -- Despite many recent arrests, the continuing threat posed by extremist Islamic terror groups operating in the Southern Philippines is very real.Sources even say that their numbers may be multiplying, as more fighters from other countries are being shipped in to commit terrorist acts of violence. Alarmingly, the most common group, the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf, has now asked for assistance from two other very dangerous foreign-based al-Qaeda-linked groups: Jemaah Islamiyah and Darul Islam.
These groups may be even more dangerous than Abu Sayyaf because they have better training and resources to launch attacks against civilians. The presence of these groups in the Philippines is a major concern for authorities, and their activities must be halted as soon as possible. On the positive side for authorities, it shows the desperation of Abu Sayyaf. The group has suffered multiple defeats in the past several months. It would not need this foreign assistance if it were winning battles and gaining support.
Recent arrests of 12 terrorist suspects, including two Filipinos, in Malaysia confirmed what many had long suspected: The terror group Darul Islam is trying to make progress into the Southern Philippines. Malaysian authorities said publicly that the arrests crippled the activities of the group in the area, but there is still concern about possible future activities. They will pass on official word of the intelligence they have gathered to home authorities soon. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesmen Jose Angel Honrado said, "When we receive the report, we will take matters seriously."[...]
Posted by Ruy Diaz at September 29, 2006 1:51 PM
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