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Seven Abu Sayyaf rebels surrender in Basilan |
2016-01-23 |
![]() He said, "The ASG members realized that fighting the government and enduring [a] hard life in the mountains is a lost cause." He identified the seven militants – all surnamed Kasaran – as Sulaiman, alias Abu Jaid; Marwin Asan, alias Hadjie; Derwin Asan, alias Dikki; Halid Asan, alias Nasirin Awwalin; Hadzmin Kuluman, alias Ammin; Faisal Laudmin, alias Issa-Ballie; and Salman Najallon, alias Sat-Mhanz. Major General Gerardo Barrientos Jr., commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said it was the first time that an Abu Sayyaf rebel had surrendered to the government. |
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