Thursday, January 18, 2018

AFP lists 5 people who could be next ISIS emir in SE Asia

From Rappler (Jan 18): AFP lists 5 people who could be next ISIS emir in SE Asia

Defense and security officials appear before Supreme Court justices to defend the second extension of martial law in Mindanao

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, January 17, said the international terrorist network Islamic State (ISIS) or Dawlah Islamiyah has not given up on trying to establish an Islamic caliphate, and the regional leadership remains to be in the Southern Philippines.

Major General Fernando Trinidad, AFP deputy chief for intelligence, presented before Supreme Court justices the names of 4 people plus an unnamed Egyptian who could supposedly replace ISIS emir Isnilon Hapilon as regional leader.
Among them are 3 Filipinos, including the only documented millennial who joined the fight in Syria.
Defense and security officials were present in the High Court to defend the second extension of martial law in Mindanao.

The petitioners argued that there is no actual rebellion that could justify the extension of martial law because the military has declared combat operations in Marawi City to be over.

The military argued that there is a continuing rebellion and remnants of pro-ISIS groups continue recruitment activities.

https://www.rappler.com/nation/193870-ph-military-isis-emir-southeast-asia-successor

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