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Abu Sayyaf > noun, group
MeaningA 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.
Examples"In 2001 Abu Sayyaf kidnapped twenty people and beheaded one of the American captives"
SynonymsBearer of the Sword
Categoryterrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act
RegionPhilippines, Republic of the Philippines
Instance ofterrorist organization, terrorist group, foreign terrorist organization, FTO

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