On the Defensive: Rebels Lose Ground in Southern Philippines, Zachary Abuza, Jane's Intelligence Review, April 2007
Key Points (Excerpt from article):
- The lastest Philippine military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf Group on Jolo Island has resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking militants.
-The group has been reduced to a core of around 200 fighters, although clan ties allow it to maintain a significant base on Jolo.
- Technical assistance from Jemaah Islamiyah bomb makers has improved the ASG's ability to use improvised explosive devices, and shifting alliances with other Moro separatist groups has allowed it to extend its reach.
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