Death of a bandit
The Abu Sayyaf's leader is dead. But the Islamic-extremist group may survive
TO THE glee of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the Philippines armed forces announced on January 20th that they had proof that Khaddafy Janjalani, the leader of the Abu Sayyaf, was dead. The Abu Sayyaf is a bunch of vicious armed Muslims whom America regards as Islamic terrorists. Janjalani's demise “marks the mortal turning point for the Abu Sayyaf,” said the president. She might be speaking too soon.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Death of a bandit”
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