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Four people are killed and around 50 others are injured in a bombing during a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Bangsamoro, Philippines. The Islamic State claims responsibility for the bombing.
2023-12-3

Two Islamic State operatives, including Abu Zacharia, a leader of Abu Sayyaf, are killed in separate operations by joint security forces in Marawi, Philippines.
2023-06-14

During a shootout with soldiers in Sulu, Philippines, Abu Sayyaf militants kills an Indonesian fisherman who was abducted early this year. A militant of the group also died in the fight.
2020-09-28

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

Filipino ISIL leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute are reportedly killed during the siege of Marawi.
2017-10-16

A new set of kidnappings and a jail break plague Sulu province in the southern region of Mindanao in the Philippines.
2017-07-17

At least 14 are killed in clashes with suspected Abu Sayyaf militants in Sulu, Philippines.
2016-11-18

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant threatens to attack the Miss Universe 2016 pageant if it were to be held in the Philippines.
2016-08-9

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant declares war on the Philippines.
2016-06-22

Philippine security forces kill as many as 42 ISIL-linked militants, and captures their stronghold in the predominantly Muslim Lanao del Sur province. Three Philippine Army soldiers were also killed during the fighting.
2016-02-26