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2007-01-22 Southeast Asia

No strong successor to slain al-Qaeda-linked leader

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Posted by Fred 2007-01-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Sahiron won't leave Jolo. He's too old and broken. At best he advises, but he is all but dead.

Hapilon, is I believe dead. I think he was killed back in 2004. His body was never recovered so we will never know. Hapilon and Soliamon were always together until then and then he just went silent.

Dr Abu is another one that will not leave Jolo. He rarely left Jolo in the ASG hayday.

I would look to someone from the MILF to come and take control and to keep things moving forward or from Nur's group and a joining of forces. In any event I doubt they will give control or support an Indo in command. They are too bigoted to allow this. Expect the ASG to break into three groups, one on Jolo, one on Basilan, and the other in Cotabato/Milbuk.

Posted by 49 Pan">49 Pan 2007-01-22 15:42|| 2007-01-22 15:42|| Front Page Top

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