Abu Sayyaf and the Moro National Liberation Front operate in Mindanao, campaigning for regional autonomy.

The entities involved

• Abu Sayyaf →

  politician

  • Abu Sayyaf group raided Sipadan island, using it for operations, amid shared geopolitical concerns between Sulu and Sabah.Sun 02:07
• Moro National Liberation Front →

  political group in the Philippines

  Nothing else this week.

• Mindanao →

  second largest island of the Philippines

  • An earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, prompting the issuance of tsunami alerts.Mon 00:42
  • Relief efforts are underway following the earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 1st, with vessels deployed to affected communities.Sun 23:27

Related events

• Mindanao is part of the Philippines, and the U.S. is pursuing initiatives for strategic resource access.Aug 31
• The International Crisis Group is monitoring security and governance issues in the Mindanao region.Sep 3
• A self-determination vote in Mindanao leads to the region being carved out, brokered by Malaysia.Sep 13
• Colonialism by Spain is cited as a contributor to current resource conflicts in Mindanao.Sep 14
• Legal issues are currently affecting regional stability and development in Mindanao.Jul 18