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Philippine security forces detain Abu Sayyaf executioner of Canadian hostages

Philippine security forces detain Abu Sayyaf executioner of Canadian hostages

  • Ben Tattoo and his brother Almujer Yadah surrender to Philippine military 
  • Militant was also involved in the 2012 kidnapping of Arab News Asia bureau chief Baker Atyani
By Ellie Aben ·
Special With Abu Sayyaf declining, is Daesh still a threat in the Philippines?

With Abu Sayyaf declining, is Daesh still a threat in the Philippines?

By Ellie Aben ·
Filipino troops kill four Abu Sayyaf Group militants, including notorious commander, in Sulu

Filipino troops kill four Abu Sayyaf Group militants, including notorious commander, in Sulu

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Malaysia, Philippines capture 8 Abu Sayyaf militants in Sabah

Malaysia, Philippines capture 8 Abu Sayyaf militants in Sabah

By Ellie Aben ·
Abu Sayyaf gunmen kill Indonesian hostage in southern Philippines shootout

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kill Indonesian hostage in southern Philippines shootout

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Philippine military says Abu Sayyaf leader still alive

Philippine military says Abu Sayyaf leader still alive

By Ellie Aben ·
Philippine police checking reports of Abu Sayyaf leader’s death

Philippine police checking reports of Abu Sayyaf leader’s death

By Arab News ·
11 Filipino soldiers killed in clash with Daesh fighters

11 Filipino soldiers killed in clash with Daesh fighters

By Ellie Aben ·
5 Indonesians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants: Philippine military

5 Indonesians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants: Philippine military

By Reuters ·
Special Philippine troops rescue British couple captured by ASG

Philippine troops rescue British couple captured by ASG

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Arab News journalist recalls hostage ordeal as Philippines arrests suspected kidnapping mastermind

Arab News journalist recalls hostage ordeal as Philippines arrests suspected kidnapping mastermind

By Arab News ·
US declares Abu Sayyaf leader global terrorist

US declares Abu Sayyaf leader global terrorist

By Ellie Aben ·
Special Three dead after Eid Al-Adha gun ambush in Philippines

Three dead after Eid Al-Adha gun ambush in Philippines

By Ellie Aben ·

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