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Abu Sayyaf Group
![Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49 Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-04-1.jpg)
Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49
By Jim Gomez
The doomed Lockheed C-130 Hercules was one of two ex-U.S. Air Force aircraft recently handed over to the Philippines.
![Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-19.jpg)
Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao
By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.
![Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-12-04-12.jpg)
Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea
By Jay Benson
A November incident holds important lessons about the militant group’s changing operations, as well as how to counter them.
![Are Philippine Militants Looking to Take Advantage of COVID-19? Are Philippine Militants Looking to Take Advantage of COVID-19?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-01.png)
Are Philippine Militants Looking to Take Advantage of COVID-19?
By Kenneth Yeo
Hints of a united front among Abu Sayyaf Group factions could sorely test a Philippine military already stretched thin by the pandemic.
![In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17198406831624.jpg)
In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning
By Mathew Bukit
Establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is only the start of the path to peace.
![The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-04-10_17-01-35.jpg)
The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The Jolo church bombing might signal a tactical shift from the groups affiliated to the Islamic State.
![Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17127176349541.jpg)
Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
By Michael Hart
Under rising pressure from the military, Mindanao’s armed groups are increasingly turning to IEDs.
![Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_03100818980.jpg)
Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy
By Michael Hart
A bolstered security architecture in Sabah and its surrounding waters is having an impact.
![Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated? Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_16245113582226.jpg)
Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?
![Mayhem in Marawi Mayhem in Marawi](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-35_lds_1.jpg)
Mayhem in Marawi
By Zachary Abuza
Is the Philippines up to the task of handling the latest wave of Islamist terrorism?
![Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/18365_5280975a267bb.jpg)
Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming
By Zachary Abuza
Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.
![Asia's Deadly Pirates Asia's Deadly Pirates](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rtx1brdo.jpg)
Asia's Deadly Pirates
By Neil Thompson
Asia sees more kidnappings and armed robberies at sea than anywhere else in the world.
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