BBC News: US Troops Land in South Philippines - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1710366.stm
The US sends special forces to help Manila track down Abu Sayyaf rebels and the Americans they hold. |
BBC: Who are the Abu Sayyaf? - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/719623.stm
A history and profile of the Philippine organization. |
FAS: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) - http://www.fas.org/irp/world/para/asg.htm
Description, activities, strength, area of operation and external aid. From the Federation of American Scientists. USA. |