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Article: Abu Sayyaf Leader Says 300 Fight With Him
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- March 8, 2004
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JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
03-08-2004
Dateline: MANILA, Philippines
The Muslim extremist group Abu Sayyaf has about 300 fighters and maintains links with foreign militants, a captured top rebel commander has told Philippine interrogators.
Galib Andang, known as Commander Robot, gave insights into the inner workings of Abu Sayyaf, an al-Qaida-linked group, but evaded questions on his alleged role in terror activities and denied carrying out high-profile kidnappings, according to an official report on the interrogation seen Sunday by The Associated Press.
Andang, 37, was captured on Jolo island last December. The United States rewarded a former Abu Sayyaf rebel with nearly ...