Islamic State of Lanao

2012–2019 Philippine Islamist militant group

The Islamic State of Lanao is a Islamist militant group created by former members of the Moro Liberation Front and it is led by Omar Maute, the alleged founder of the group which operates in Lanao del Sur in the Philippines.[10][11][12][13] The group has been called a terrorist group by the Philippine Army due to how it takes protection money.[14][13]

Islamic State of Lanao
Also known asIslamic State of Lanao
IS Ranao
Leader
Foundation2012
Dates of operation2013–2019 • 2023–present
Split fromMoro Islamic Liberation Front
CountryPhilippines
Active regionsLanao del Sur
IdeologySalafi jihadism
Notable attacks
Size25 members (May 2019)[5]
Means of revenueProtection rackets
Designated as a terrorist group byPhilippines[6]
Malaysia[7]
New Zealand[8]
Succeeded by
Turaifie Group


It is called a terrorist group by the Philippines, Malaysia, and New Zealand.[15][16][7]

References

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  1. Fonbuena, Carmela (April 14, 2019). "Leader of Isis in Philippines killed, DNA tests confirm" – via www.theguardian.com.
  2. "7 Maute brothers confirmed dead". The Manila Times.
  3. Talabong, Rambo (6 November 2017). "Amin Baco is new ISIS Southeast Asia leader – PNP". Rappler. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. Singh, Jasminder (30 November 2017). "Amin Baco, tri-border emir of Southeast Asia". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  5. "Maute bandits down to 25, AFP says". GMA News Online.
  6. "ATC labels CPP-NPA, IS East Asia terrorist organizations". GMA News. December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001" (PDF). www.moha.gov.my. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  8. "Terrorist Designation of Two Entities Renewed". New Zealand Gazette. March 23, 2021.
  9. Franco, Joseph. "Mindanao after the Philippines presidential elections". Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  10. "Maute Group / Islamic State of Lanao / Daulat Ul Islamiya / Daulah Islamiyah". Terrorism Research and Tracking Consortium. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  11. Reyes, Dempsey (24 October 2017). "Islamic freedom fighters, Abu Sayyaf next after Maute 'wipeout' — defense chief". The Manila Times. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  12. Reyes, Dempsey (24 October 2017). "Islamic freedom fighters, Abu Sayyaf next after Maute 'wipeout' — defense chief". The Manila Times. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  13. 13.0 13.1 Unson, John (April 13, 2016). "Maute group beheads 2 captive sawmill workers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  14. Ansis, JC (March 3, 2016). "Butig clashes: What we know so far". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  15. "ATC labels CPP-NPA, IS East Asia terrorist organizations". GMA News. December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  16. "Terrorist Designation of Two Entities Renewed". New Zealand Gazette. March 23, 2021.