Abu Sayyaf -

The group's professed mission is to establish an independent Islamic state in the southern Philippines, governed by Sharia law.

ASG has frequently executed hostages who failed to meet ransom deadlines, with notable victims including Canadian and American citizens. abu sayyaf

The group maintains resilience through deep-rooted clan ties and intermarriage, making it difficult for intelligence agencies to penetrate its inner circles. The group's professed mission is to establish an

They are responsible for the Philippines' worst terrorist attack, the 2004 bombing of MV Superferry 14 , which killed 116 people. which killed 116 people.