* Three suspected Indonesian militants slain Mar 10, 2010
Dulmatin was thought to be in the Philippines working with the Abu Sayyaf group, said Noor Huda Ismail, an Indonesian expert on radical Islamist groups. It would be a major blow for the violent movement in Indonesia if it was Dulmatin. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Philippine troops kill 'rebels' Mar 7, 2010
Philippine troops have killed at least seven militants from the Abu Sayyaf group in a raid on their hideout in the south of the country, officials say ... "We have information that Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, was hiding with the Abu Sayyaf group on the island, but we are not sure whether he was there during the raid," Gen Guerrero said. (BBC News)
* Eleven die in Abu Sayyaf attack in Philippines: officials Feb 28, 2010
However, police said they were also looking into whether the attack might be linked to the recovery of two factory -workers kidnapped by the same Abu Sayyaf group in Maluso more than three months ago. It is possible that they are connected because the same perpetrator is behind the kidnapping and the attack on the town, regional police head Chief Superintendent Bienvenido Latag said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Philippines raises alert after Abu Sayyaf attack Feb 28, 2010
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* Abu Sayyaf crippled by killings Feb 23, 2010
Albader Parad is best remembered as head of a faction of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group who demanded a ransom last year for the release of the Red Cross workers X a Swiss, an Italian and a Filipino. All three were freed after months in jungle captivity despite threats to behead them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Malaysia plays down risks after US advisory on Borneo Jan 16, 2010
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US embassy warns of terrorist attacks planned in Sabah Jan 16, 2010
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " The advisory identified the destinations of Semporna, Mabul and Sipadan and called on citizens to "please avoid or use extreme caution in connection with any travel in these areas or locations. (Channelnewsasia.com)
