31 August 2018
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- Basilan Island Suicide Attack: Islamic State Tapping Into ASG’s Strength? – Analysis
Basilan Island Suicide Attack: Islamic State Tapping Into ASG’s Strength? – Analysis
Syed Huzaifah Bin Othman Alkaff, associate research fellow at RSIS, wrote that the recent suicide bombing in Lamitan City in Basilan Island and attack on a military base in Sulu Island in Southern Philippines highlight the persistent security threat posed by IS in this region. The incidents show that with the right alliances, IS will be able to entrench its position in the region for a long time.
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Last updated on 03/09/2018
