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Basilan

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Basilan [bəˈsiːlɑːn bæˈsiːlæn]
n
1. (Placename) a group of islands in the Philippines, SW of Mindanao
2. (Placename) the main island of this group, separated from Mindanao by the Basilan Strait. Area: 1282 sq. km (495 sq. miles)
3. (Placename) a city on Basilan Island. Pop.: 201 407 (1980)
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Byline: Barbara Mae DacanayBureau Chief Suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits abduct three factory workers in Basilan By Barbara Mae Dacanay, Bureau Chief Manila Three factory workers were abducted from a plywood manufacturing firm in the southern Philippines yesterday, a day after kidnappers decapitated a school principal whom they had abducted last October, a radio report said.
Armed rebels kidnap three factory workers by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Basilan is believed to be a top lieutenant of MILF commander Ameril Umbrakato, one of two MILF leaders wanted for large-scale attacks on several mostly Christian towns and provinces in the south in August last year.
Top Islamic militant arrested in Philippines: police by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
Basilan is believed to be a top lieutenant of MILF commander Ameril Umbrakato, one of two MILF leaders wanted for large-scale attacks on several mostly Christian towns and provinces in the south in August last year.
Top Islamic militant arrested in Philippines: police by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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