Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao
| Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao | |
|---|---|
|
Black Standard variant as used both by ISIL and the KIM | |
| Leader(s) |
Zulkifli Abdhir † Amir M Amir Abtol Rahman Amir Kuptu Amir Human Abdul Najid |
| Dates of operation | ~2011–Present |
| Active region(s) | Philippines |
| Ideology | Islamic fundamentalism |
| Status | Active |
Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao (KIM) is an umbrella organization composing of Jemaah Islamiyah, the Abu Sayyaf, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, Justice for Islamic Movement and members of other armed Islamic groups.[1] According to the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, there were five founders of KIM; Zulkifli Abdhir, Amir M, Amir Abtol Rahman, Amir Kuptu and Amir Human Abdul Najid. The group reportedly adopted the flag of the Islamic State group.[2]
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief, Emmanuel Bautista confirmed the existence of the group in August 2013. KIM's existence were reported as early as 2011.[3]
Late November 2015, 8 members of Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao, including an Indonesian, died in a raid in Sultan Kudarat. The safe-house was secured and the weapons,explosives and propaganda materials was confiscated.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Ex-snoop cop warns of Luzon jihad cells". Manila Standard Today. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ Medina, Andrei (18 February 2015). "Marwan was only one of the leaders of Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao". GMA News. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ Laude, Jaime (29 August 2013). "AFP chief confirms new militant group in South". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
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