Historical Events tagged with "abusayyaf"

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Military & Warfare

Bombings Begin in Southern Mindanao

July 4th, 2009 15 years ago

A series of bombings commenced on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao. This was part of an escalating conflict involving various militant groups in the region, impacting local civilians and sparking security concerns nationwide. The bombings prompted heightened military response and raised questions about peace negotiations and regional stability.

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Crime & Law

Fatal SuperFerry Bombing in the Philippines

February 27th, 2004 21 years ago

Abu Sayyaf launched a bomb attack on SuperFerry 14, which resulted in over 100 passenger fatalities. The major incident occurred while the ferry was traveling from Manila to Jolo in the Sulu Archipelago. The attack was attributed to the militant Islamic group Abu Sayyaf, known for its violent acts and kidnappings. Authorities estimated around 900 passengers were aboard, and the explosion caused a significant fire and chaos onboard, leading to multiple casualties and injuries.

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