CNN: Abu Sayyaf: Bearer of the Sword - In-depth report on the militant Muslim group fighting for an independent Islamic state in the southern Philippines; contains news articles, incident map, timeline, interview, analysis, and links.
FAS: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) - Description, activities, strength, area of operation and external aid. From the Federation of American Scientists. USA.
ICT: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) - History, terrorist activity, articles, document, updates and history of attacks. From The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, Israel.
The Star: Fifteen Abu Sayyaf Rebels Killed in Clash - The incident followed an attack on Basilan's capital of Isabela thought to be an attempt to divert military attention from another Abu Sayyaf unit holding two American and 16 Filipino hostages. (October 8, 2001)
