Radullan Sahiron
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Radullan Sahiron is a Filipino
Islamist terrorist associated with the Abu Sayyaf
group. He reportedly took command of the organization following the death of Khadaffy Janjalani
in September 2006. The 70-year-old is widely respected throughout the organization, and is one of the few top lieutenants still alive. However, due to his failing health, analysts doubt his ability to lead the group. As of January 22, 2007, he is the most wanted man in the Philippines. He lost his right hand fighting security forces in the 1970s.
He was reportedly killed in December 2008.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
Islamist terrorist associated with the Abu Sayyaf
Abu Sayyaf
Abu Sayyaf also known as al-Harakat al-Islamiyya is one of several military Islamist separatist groups based in and around the southern Philippines, in Bangsamoro where for almost 30 years various Muslim groups have been engaged in an insurgency for an independent province in the country...
group. He reportedly took command of the organization following the death of Khadaffy Janjalani
Khadaffy Janjalani
Khadaffy Abubakar Janjalani was the nominal leader of the Filipino militant group Abu Sayyaf and the leader of one of its factions.Janjalani was also known as Daf or Pek...
in September 2006. The 70-year-old is widely respected throughout the organization, and is one of the few top lieutenants still alive. However, due to his failing health, analysts doubt his ability to lead the group. As of January 22, 2007, he is the most wanted man in the Philippines. He lost his right hand fighting security forces in the 1970s.
He was reportedly killed in December 2008.