Abu Sayyaf Kills Three More Kidnap Victims

The Mindanao Examiner is reporting that the Abu Sayyaff has killed three more Philippinos. They were kidnapped by the group on May 27 and held for 3 million pesos ransom. The group is connected with al-Qaeda and has been hunted for many years. Their numbers have been estimated to be about 400 but that was prior to a camp being captured and about 40 members were killed. The group responsible for the latest killings are led by Puruji Indama. The three latest victims are, Claudio Mananita, Rolando Francisco and Dariel Quintella. For complete details link to the story HERE.
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Janurary 7, 2010 Abu Sayyaf is recuiting members.

The head of the Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Dolorfino, said that the Abu Sayyaf is on a recuiting campaign. Its total members are about 400. They are only down a few in number over the course of the last year. The commander stated that the stratagey to defeat the terrorist group will be to take out the leadership, he named several targets of the army. Historically, Abu Sayyaf has engaged in bombings, assassinations, kidnappings, and extortion. For the news story in the Manila Times click HERE.

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