Top Abu Sayyaf Militant Killed In Lantawan

September 20 2010

Philippines

Military officials say Philippine troops and police have killed a top Abu Sayyaf commander in Lantawan in the province of Basilan Island, the New York Times reports.

Abdukarim Sali, who was reported killed Sunday, was believed behind a May 2001 kidnapping of three Americans and 17 Filipinos from a popular resort. Several hostages were later killed, some by beheading.

A firefight was sparked after the military chanced upon a group of Abu Sayyaf militants, officials said....

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