Publication

14 May 2008

This report takes a detailed look at the impact of security operations in Sulu that ended the careers of some of the Philippines’ most notorious terrorists, but also tipped the strategic island of Jolo back into war. It examines the role of Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) and other counterterrorism measures and how they have been affected by US-backed military operations. It argues that AHJAG, as an innovative means of depriving transnational extremists of refuge and regeneration while building confidence with insurgents and strengthening moderates among them, needs to be strengthened and expanded.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Asia Reports
Issue 152
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2008 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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