Synonyms for abu sayyaf
abu sayyaf

Princeton's WordNet

1. Abu Sayyaf, Bearer of the Swordnoun

   a small gang of terrorist thugs claiming to seek a separate Islamic state for the Muslim minority in the Philippines; uses bombing and assassination and extortion and kidnapping

   "In 2001 Abu Sayyaf kidnapped twenty people and beheaded one of the American captives"

Matched Categories

1. • Terrorism
   • Terrorist Organization

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1. Philippines President Benigno Aquino:

   We strongly condemn the brutal and senseless murder of Mr. Robert Hall, a Canadian national, after being held captive by the Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu for the past nine months.

2. Major Filemon Tan:

   Our troops are pursuing the Abu Sayyaf who broke into small groups and withdrew to the interior of the island, this is part of our focused military operation to free foreign hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf.

3. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter:

   Abu Sayyaf was involved in ISIL's military operations and helped direct the terrorist organization's illicit oil, gas and financial operations as well, the operation represents another significant blow to ISIL, and it is a reminder that the United States will never waver in denying safe haven to terrorists who threaten our citizens, and those of our friends and allies.

4. Sidney Jones:

   This ransom business has been hugely successful for Abu Sayyaf ... it's gotten them lots of money and freedom to operate.

5. Defense Ash Carter:

   Abu Sayyaf was involved in ISIL's military operations and helped direct the terrorist organization's illicit oil, gas, and financial operations as well.