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Abu Sayyaf
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Noun1.Abu Sayyaf - a small gang of terrorist thugs claiming to seek a separate Islamic state for the Muslim minority in the PhilippinesAbu Sayyaf - a small gang of terrorist thugs claiming to seek a separate Islamic state for the Muslim minority in the Philippines; uses bombing and assassination and extortion and kidnapping; "In 2001 Abu Sayyaf kidnapped twenty people and beheaded one of the American captives"
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act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Philippines, Republic of the Philippines - a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
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Members of Abu Sayef, who have been holding the hostages on southern Jolo for more than two weeks, have called for the withdrawal of troops from the island, according to the local government.
Philippine military reject demands of ICRC hostage-takers by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
As the mission at Andersen hit its peak in January, the command began operations in the Philippines, supporting the local government's campaign against the Abu Sayef terrorist group, Special forces in the region deployed, and cargo and refueling aircraft launched what would become routine missions in the area.
The big lily pad: South Pacific base provides air bridge to war zone by Kinkade, Mark / Airman
 
 
 
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