From the U.S. Department of State: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Description The ASG is the smallest and most radical of the Islamic separatist groups operating in the southern Philippines. Some ASG members have studied or worked in the Middle East and developed ties to mjuahidin while fighting and training in Afghanistan. The group split from the Moro National Liberation Front in 1991 under the ... [MORE] 1. America's War on Terrorism in the Philippines - Analyses and background on the deployment of U.S. troops to assist Philippine military efforts against the terrorist group. 2. BBC News: US Troops Land in South Philippines - The US sends special forces to help Manila track down Abu Sayyaf rebels and the Americans they hold. 3. BBC: Who are the Abu Sayyaf? - A history and profile of the Philippine organization. 4. CNN: Abu Sayyaf: Bearer of the Sword - In-depth report on the militant Muslim group fighting for an independent Islamic state in the southern Philippines; contains news articles, incident map, timeline, interview, analysis, and links. 5. FAS: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) - Description, activities, strength, area of operation and external aid. From the Federation of American Scientists. USA. 6. ICT: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) - History, terrorist activity, articles, document, updates and history of attacks. From The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, Israel. 7. The Star: Fifteen Abu Sayyaf Rebels Killed in Clash - The incident followed an attack on Basilan's capital of Isabela thought to be an attempt to divert military attention from another Abu Sayyaf unit holding two American and 16 Filipino hostages.

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