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The Philippine Army announces that it has killed Nawapi Abdulsaid, an Abu Sayyaf militant, during a shootout two days ago in Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, Philippines. Abdulsaid was involved in fifteen beheadings as well as in attacks against security forces.
2024-04-26

Bomb maker Mundi Sawadjaan, a leader of Abu Sayyaf and suspect in the 2020 suicide bombings in Sulu, is killed by security forces during a military operation in Basilan, Philippines.
2023-12-2

Militants believed to be Abu Sayyaf jihadists detonate two bombs in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines, killing 14 people and wounding 75 others. The first occurred as army personnel were assisting in carrying out COVID-19 humanitarian efforts. The second was carried out by a female suicide bomber near the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, which was bombed in 2019.
2020-08-24

Abu Sayyaf militants ambush and kill 11 Philippine Army troops and wound 14 others in the southern Sulu Province, according to general officer Cirilito Sobejana.
2020-04-17

A soldier was killed and two injured after Islamic State-linked militants opened fire against them. Two terrorists were also killed.
2020-03-2

At least 12 Philippine Army soldiers die in clashes with the Abu Sayyaf.
2016-08-29

Abu Sayyaf guerillas kill six Philippine Army soldiers outside the town of Basilan.
2014-11-2

Philippine Army soldiers capture five suspected members of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf in a raid on Basilan Island.
2011-06-22

Philippine Army soldiers kill two Abu Sayyaf fighters in Al-Barka, Basilan.
2011-04-16

Philippine Army forces attack Abu Sayyaf fighters in a mangrove in Sacol Island in Zamboanga City. [http:--www.montereyherald.com-national-ci_17580336?nclick_check=1 (AP via "Monterey County Herald")]date=August 2019
2011-03-10