Abu-Sayyaf - Terrorism Through Kidnapping

The Abu-Sayyaf is not only good in detonating bombs just like what happened a few days ago, they are more adept at kidnapping innocent citizens. Know more about them through these in-depth articles and one book sample.

Abu- Sayyaf by Billye G. Hutchison

http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/cpc-pubs/hutchison.pdf

Jihadists in Paradise By MARK BOWDEN

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2007/03/jihadists-in-paradise/5613/

Founding Member of Abu Sayyaf Group Pleads Guilty to 1995 Hostage Taking Involving U.S. and Philippine Citizens

http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2010/July/10-nsd-864.html

In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham (First Chapter Preview)

http://www.graciaburnham.org/pdf/InThePresence_Chapter1.pdf