The US Hunts Down Filipino Extremist Group Abu Sayyaf (2002)

The Phony War (2002) - Early in 2002 the American war on terror entered a new phase with US special forces involved in combat missions against Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines.
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What is the relationship between the US military and the militants they are meant to be tracking down? We examine allegations that government troops and the rebels are colluding to carve up the ransom money paid for kidnapped hostages. Their immediate goal is to free an American couple held captive for ten months. The wider objective is the destruction of the Abu Sayyaf guerrilla movement, linked to Osama Bin Laden's Al Qaeda network.
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[@needmoreramsay]

The "M.I.L.F." has a MUCH different meaning in western society !!😂

[@gideonhorwitz9434]

For the glory of MILF

[@MuichiroAme]

What does MILF mean in the west?

[@VehicleGuy1000]

Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF

[@MuichiroAme]

@user-fc7qe6bo4k what the f-

[@JustDaviel]

​@@VehicleGuy1000or Moro Islamic Liberation Forces

[@sladetuner8661]

the founder of Abu Sayyaf, Abdurajak Abubakar Janjalani who was killed in December 1998 at 39 by Filipino police was believed to fought alongside UBL in the soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s by the way

[@pawshoppatrappakkrts3984]

Woah, good to know that piece of information bro. Can you give me links of articles about this? 😊

[@sladetuner8661]

Wikipedia and youtube

[@osamabinladen824]

​@@sladetuner8661 👍

[@josephrivera3198]

Sgt.Tubil was the one who killed janjalani.

[@GlockPerfection_19X]

Too bad he didn't die in the womb.

[@itadoriyuuji9282]

The moment where the Americans realised that they were not only facing one enemy. Abu sayaff and corruption.

[@joshu6394]

I respect the MILF over the Abu Sayaff. The MILF fought for justice, equality, and muslim independence while the Abu Sayaff were just thieves. Fast forward to 2023, the ASG is largely gone and the MILF is now friends with the government -- now acting as a policing force in central Mindanao.. The military too has gone a long way, from being a feared organization in the 1990s to being the country's #1 most trusted government agency. The Philippines has a gone a long way!

[@hocares6983]

do not trust to much, they are allah is satan, allah can order to his muslims to make war anytime

[@billmuray]

I respect every milf 😂

[@longiusaescius2537]

Huh

[@ElonMasks]

Yo milf?

[@10kwithnovideomymemers28]

Milf? Bro you mean MNLF?

[@MyBelch]

I was in Zamboanga from late 2001 to mid 2002 and flew to Basilan on the downed Chinook (Wild 42) the night it crashed. I deplaned at Zamboanga before it began its return to Mactan following aerial refueling. The focus of our mission there was to train Phil forces to operate at night. Abu Sabaya was eliminated by AFP in June 2002 -- at night. I like to think my brothers didn't die in vain, and the PI is better for it.

[@diggs5518]

It's not better. Abu Sayyaf still exists and, still carries on the exact same things as before.

[@MyBelch]

@@diggs5518 AFP is more capable now of stopping it. Whether they have the will to do so is questionable.

[@andreaabestano2158]

@@diggs5518 Decades ago Abu Sayyaf is a force to recon with, nowadays they are but a group of thugs in far flung areas. You barely even here about them ever since the Marawi Siege.

[@khoroshoigra8388]

@@diggs5518 they use their religion to have connection from the largest terrorist group from middleeast

[@ykevin0607]

​@@MyBelch don't believe the first comment asg is almost done every breath is a struggle for them.

[@92R1gger]

I always knew about the corruption in the Philippines while growing up Cebu. But I didn't realize how bad it really was until I joined he US ARMY and later got stationed in the same unit as those Team Guys in the video and having been deployed to the PI myself and seeing it first hand... its far more worse and complicated than what the documentary reveals it to be and thats all I can say about that. .... Turns out the world is far more Grayer than it is in Black and White.

[@Kenton-wr4oq]

You can tell by Abu Sayaff gear and weapons that they’re being funded with old US surplus. Just another manifestation of the military industrial complex and how far reaching its tentacles are

[@Jayson_Boyd]

let me correct and add to your statement, the corruption in Mindanao is far more different than in other places in the Philippines.. and lets be honest here, the Philippines is not the only country in the world who has corruption, we don't need to remind you that your country, America, were the ones who trained and funded Bin Ladin, who later on used that training and money to initiate 9/11.. just saying..

[@davepanganiban571]

Phil military now is much professional and soldiers now a days are highly educated unlike before because now you must finish a 4 years college course before you will be just qualified to train then afterwards the process of selection is hard and long also our military now is much more conservative in terms of human rights and soldiers now are more disciplined and respectful not as barbaric as before, and the corruption now is very low and minimal in the military and our military now is much organizer and every weapons and ammunition that goes out the bases were monitored and soldiers now don't have the reason to do bad things because their salary is much higher than before

[@robdahobbit1418]

Education does not guarantee a professional soldier, ever wonder what causes a lot of the worlds problems, educated people do. Look at the state the world's economy is at. Controlled by educated people and yet many countries face recession and war. The ordinary person just wants to live a comfortable life having a job that will pay for food, power and school with good health. If educated people are the answer then realistically there should not be poverty and war. Even the most well paid organisations has corruption to some level simply for the fact they are manned by people and there is always some who want more.

[@GHP15300]

​@@robdahobbit1418 SMH you really don't know how the global economy works dont you.

[@GHP15300]

​@@robdahobbit1418 Did you know why the communists hates educated people? It is because those educated people knows the flaws of their ideologies. The recession happens because of the wars and tensions produce by the governments around the world not educated people. You can't dictate the flow of the global economy even an educated person knows that.

[@zairaclaine8685]

An Italian guy who lives in Dipolog City has been kidnappes by Abu Sayyaf in his restaurant called UrChoice Cafe. He was asked on a $500,000 ransom payment in exchange of his freedom. Also the owner of Fresh Harvest Farm has been kidnapped too with the same terrorist group.

[@suskagusip1036]

Are they free now? Why would you build a business in that South Islands of the Philippines? There are thousand islands in the middle and up north. There's NPA Commies but they're weak and they're in the radar of the military too.

[@justadudepassingby5716]

​@@suskagusip1036 ironically less business down south means less job means less work and less food for their family and that causes a lost cause to join in the terrorist to earn an extra income of which is unfortunate

[@crystalsmart6744]

Seems like the governor is lying. He definitely knew and was making money

[@longiusaescius2537]

Huh

[@dwayne2293]

Agree with you .even cops here do the same.

[@angelitoturla9315]

write hi is conaiban

[@xiaomidubai8423]

Governor Wahab was killed by a bomb blast in 2007 inside House of Representative, Batasang Pambansa Complex.

[@shadypark78]

General Sherman knew how to deal with Muslim insurgencies in the Philippines.

[@alquinnpantilagan8293]

The efforts of US spec ops to train and materially support the Philippine anti-terror forces that resulted in the creation of AFPSOCOM, the LRR and the strengthening of 1stSR and SFR is much appreciated. Basilan is now a lot peaceful as the bulk of the Abu Sayyaf from the island pretty much went down in flames in 2017 during its failed attempt to set-up a branch of the so called islamic caliphate in mainland Mindanao in Marawi. Then Gov. Akbar died in a car bombing just outside the building of the Philippine Congress in 2007, the MILF has signed a peace agreement with the Philippines government in Malaysia in 2014 and is now pretty much focused in peace and development efforts while running the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao under the agreement.

[@kennye3011]

I'm a US Marine was there 2002

[@nielrodriguez9977]

God bless you

[@pipercolt1963]

thank you for your service sir!

[@osamabinladen824]

@Alejandro P Idiot

[@osamabinladen824]

@Joko Widodo You're welcome bro

[@Mobileexe]

@@osamabinladen824 osama bin ladin is that you in hell on your computer holy shit

[@jvbongmartinez7402]

I would like to share some important information about the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the perspectives of fellow Filipinos. The desire for peace is universal, particularly among the unarmed civilians residing in BARMM who unequivocally reject violence. However, we must never forget that we are the Republic of the Philippines, a nation that our heroes such as Jose Rizal, Bonifacio, and many others fiercely fought for and sacrificed their lives to establish. We have a constitution and a set of laws that should be upheld. To achieve lasting peace in our country, we must prioritize the principles of law and order. There should be no exemption or immunity for those who commit crimes, particularly acts related to terrorism, murder, and drugs. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) represents only one group among the diverse population of the Philippines, and the peace talks provided them with a unique opportunity to pursue a new life. It is not the Philippines that should express gratitude to the MILF; rather, it is the MILF that should be appreciative of the Philippines for granting them the chance for a fresh start. It is crucial to acknowledge that there are millions of struggling Filipinos, while the number of MILF members in the country is relatively small. The Philippine government has already extended significant support, including an 80 billion black grant, along with funds from the national government derived from the taxes paid by Filipino citizens. These initiatives demonstrate that the Philippines is committed to promoting equality and fairness, regardless of an individual's religious or cultural background. Our only request is for murder cases to be thoroughly investigated and for those involved in criminal activities to face appropriate consequences. It is imperative that their firearms be decommissioned and surrendered, and the use of funds allocated to the MILF to acquire new weapons be strictly prohibited. These funds are intended to benefit the Muslim and Christian residents of BARMM, such as farmers, equipment provision, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, livelihood initiatives, and most importantly, the welfare of the members themselves. Furthermore, I would like to clarify that the MILF does not pose a threat to the Philippines as they represent a relatively small group. They were a domestic problem that was nearly eradicated during President Estrada's tenure. Although the MILF was previously associated with various criminal activities, the initiation of peace talks reflected the nation's desire for reconciliation among fellow Filipinos. They were given the opportunity to surrender and embrace a peaceful path, despite lacking resources such as airplanes, fighter jets, artillery, or tanks, as our Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) maintains superior capabilities. The objective was to improve the circumstances for Muslim MILF members and allow them to start anew. It is my hope that they integrate well into society and responsibly utilize the provided funds. Let us always remember that we are not alone as Filipinos, and there are many of our compatriots who are enduring hardship. Let us remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding the law, and the funds allocated to the MILF should be utilized to support and uplift their fellow Filipinos. Thank you sincerely, and may God bless us all with peace!

[@robdahobbit1418]

True peace is the goal, in your statement you do not mention why these small groups started? If they murder, rape and commit crime then what of the military that does the same? To honor and respect the law and the constitution the military and police forces must treat people with dignity, fairness and honor in order for the people to respect and honor the law and the constitution. Is the Philippine govt democratic? If so then is it not democratic to allow a region to be autonomous as its inhabitants wish for? As you stated from past hero's that were instrumental in orchestrating events that eventually formed a united nation called the Philippines, what did they do to achieve that? Definitely not peacefully, they used tactics which when suits a govt, calls terrorism. To win the hearts and minds of civilians you must not commit atrocities, you must not arrest individuals without cause and you must be neutral from ideological, and political agendas. So far in this article it appears there is strong evidence that the military and authorities in those areas are profiting from the groups. You say the military has superior capabilities but over 6000 troops could not contain the group even with U.S help, why? I will tell you why, it is due to the military committing acts contrary to God's will. Forcing people to confess under duress is not God's way whether Christian or Muslim. Treating people humanely will win their support, not treating them humanely will turn them against you. Why is there so much poverty in the Philippines? Because your democratic govt and regional politicians are corrupt even to this day, why is there no free health care, why is there no pention for retirees except for govt workers? And don't tell me I am wrong or know nothing of the Philippines as many friends of mine are filipino having served with some in the 90's and my fiancee is filipino. This could be why groups push for autonomy. Some govts like the U.S create terror groups in order to topple govts that won't bow down to their will. Saddam Hussein, Panama, Granada as examples. ISIS, the mujahadeen is afghanistan and countless other groups financed and armed by democratic govts for political agendas but when these govts renege on their promises the groups turn against them. The U.S promised the Kurds to help with their own state if they help fight ISIS, they did and the U.S back tracked and now allows Turkey to strike them at will. The MILF in my view continue to be armed and strong for the simple reason that your govt and military can not be trusted to act humanely or within the constitution unless the constitution allows for govt sanctioned killing, torture and corruption.

[@rondodson5736]

@@robdahobbit1418 There is one fact you are unaware of. When you are fighting a war there are no rules.

[@FranzJoh]

Moro Islamic Liberation Front ( MILF 💀)

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Abu Sabaya, The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Islam, and the parasitic strategy in Jihad, it's all the same and unless it's eliminated it's going to be trying to snuff out your own culture! Anywhere there is Islam there is going to be Jihad, don't waste efforts and lives by arresting or capturing, because only in eradicating Islam can you get rid of the Abu Sabaya and Jihad!

[@tomasinacovell4293]

@@rondodson5736 Abu Sabaya, The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Islam, and the parasitic strategy in Jihad, it's all the same and unless it's eliminated it's going to be trying to snuff out your own culture! Anywhere there is Islam there is going to be Jihad, don't waste efforts and lives by arresting or capturing, because only in eradicating Islam can you get rid of the Abu Sabaya and Jihad!

[@markfryday3702]

Remember, there is bad in every country as long as you stand for good you will overcome all

[@stephenaviaspace5056]

Yeah

[@megzthecat]

Weird how most terrorist are Islamic

[@markfryday3702]

Please remember that a huge Filipino community are good people. I am proud to say I have been there and live in the Philippines and married. Do not let this video scare you. There are bad people here in the United States probably worse than there it is the most wonderful country I’ve ever visited and the friendliest people I’ve ever met, I love the Philippines and the people I would like to live there for the rest of my life and I am coming back to be with my wife and child the president you have is wonderful he is good. He is smart he will not let you down, nor will I.

[@irnur_88wan23]

My question is Who is supporting these mercenaries called abu sayyaf group with weapons and Ammunitions...? they have only been provoked as Islamic militants. They have been used as mercenaries and get paid. When they are not listening to the new order.They have been hunted down.they dont have Connection with al Qeeda. Because abu Sayyaf knows to much the secret.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Anywhere there is Islam there is going to be Jihad, don't waste effort and lives arrest or capturing, just eliminate them all.

[@thedarklordchinchin4873]

Good people? Or really then

[@elaijuh1386]

Im filipino

[@riyadhroadmarkers.]

​@@thedarklordchinchin4873I don't think you are good your self

[@rustynut1969]

I lived in the Philippines for 10yrs most of which was in Mindanao.I agree with the assessment of the government corruption

[@herrkommandank675]

It was in 2002, a lot has changed for the better, your experience 10 years ago isn't comparable to our present, which is an economically rapid growing nation where its political atmosphere is veering to technocracy.

[@EB-jf5oi]

@@herrkommandank675 He said he lived in the Philippines for 10 years (not 10 years ago). Technically he could have been there up until this year

[@herrkommandank675]

@@EB-jf5oi The documentary was in 2002, not the person on that comment. 2002 was two decades ago, much has changed.

[@louiesouthgate8347]

3:56 Absolutely wrong, the taliban in afghanistan live among civillians and are disguised as well. They use civis as human shields. And Afghanistan is hugely diverse. One way or the other you wouldn't know whos friendly or whos hostile until they shot at you.

[@tibzig1]

You lost that one just like you lost Korea and Vietnam. Take your Western filth elsewhere. You invade small, underdeveloped countries and then think that you are "badasses." Your culture is decaying and dying.

[@WingMaster562]

3:36? "..That's not Afghanistan?" I think that was a rhetorical question than a statement.

[@alexandercharehjoo7744]

Excellent documentary 👏

[@sladetuner8661]

the us special forces troops here are from the 1st special forces group (airborne) out of Fort Lewis Mccord

[@SuperSy99]

Green Berets

[@sladetuner8661]

i know that #USArmySpecialForces

[@fredcollins8919]

Conventional US troops (training as always alongside US SF & locals) all working together (a MUST) Will be crucial for taking out Any opponent in that región & nearby Latín America

[@fredcollins8919]

conventional US Army &;elite USMC Infantry can just as easily & equally well accomplish THIS task, working as always closely ALONGSIDE (not separately) from ultra elite US SF forces & equally important local Filipino military in unbeatable kickass combined Allied AntiCommunist & in this case Anti insurgency operations, All VERY doable militarily. Same applies for US in conducting similar missions in past few years & esp now (2023) in & across Latin America

[@ajhaygumaad1456]

They wanted to fight like animals but when the army retaliated they called for human rights violation, Typical terrorist activities.

[@AFPMPU]

What a waste of 10 american lives. All for nothing. Abu Sayyaf group is still wrecking havoc up to this day. Maybe the US should pick the important fights right in their own backyard and stop minding other nations' business.

[@reymiguelperez6643]

LOL! Before suggesting on the Americans first. We should look in our own ranks of AFP. There were reports that the corrupt officers from the military were selling weapons to the Abu Sayyaf Group. Not just on them but on the CPP-NPA and the MILF (until the implementation of Bangsamoro Law last year).

[@ianjohngonzales4066]

@@reymiguelperez6643 yup,thats what they learned from the PMA.they should be ashamed of themselves.nasilawan kasi sa pera.

[@MH-kc1eu]

Dang what a way to be disrespectful, the Philippines military and government get tons of free money and equipment from USA every year. Maybe philippines should give all the money back to us and be poor again if it can't be grateful to American help.

[@JayJay-xy5ch]

@@MH-kc1eu free equipment? are you sure?, Philippines is far from Israel and Sokor interms of military assistance from US. HAHAHAHAHA. Get your facts straight.

[@yunnayun9367]

@@MH-kc1eu fuck you american not support Philippine military but support on Abu sayyaff yes you can see the weapons are american weapons idiot

[@Amtm-1]

4:15 isn’t that pacquiaos son holy shit

[@JoeSays26]

That's not fair. They've been using the time machine without us knowing 😂

[@aljontemplo4000]

Yes, nung dipa siya hate.

[@al27290]

AHAHA

[@cardobeamng]

🤣🤣🤣 bros side hobby

[@beforbefore2435]

The US troops look unmatched. I couldn't help but notice that the Phillipino's have Sig Sauer's, Steyr Aug, M16 With M145 3.4x sight, then m16a2s with m203, god!!!! They're all over the place. Doesn't look organized at all, its all weird. Very informative. To me, this shows government's implementers at this time, (2002) seem as very unorganized. Without proper organization how do you win?

[@justanotherchannel7429]

Yup you are absolutely correct, I dont know who is the president in this time, maybe arroyo or aquino but during their time? Our soldiers are left out, they never give attention to our soldiers, its like dying for nothing because you cant feel the support from the government, but this time it’s different with our new president-Rodrigo duterte

[@juliuscastillon9554]

Those are Scout Rangers they are elite Soldiers of PH. That's why they equipped with high power rifle

[@roster0015]

But look at Phil Scout Rangers now the worst nightmare of abu sayyaf and other terrorist group.

[@dellcruz2818]

war in Marawi... see for yourselves at you tube

[@lbrambo5623]

With no serial numbers , Filipinos are the biggest in the bootleg firearms industry & even more than Pakistan ,who his osama

[@mantia39]

My God...looked like Vietnam 55 years ago! Even had a C-ration can pinched onto that helicopters door gunners M-60....like going back in time. I was in the Corp back in the 80's and went on a south Pacific float. Trained in the Philippines for a few weeks. And back then we were told about ,what was then called the NPA or New Peoples Army...I don't think they were Muslims, but communists. Not sure if they're still there or not. One things for sure, the Philippines are rotten with corruption. Everyone screamed about Ferdinand Marcos and all of his atrocities. Well...it is still going on decades after he was ousted. If he would have been supported, we'd still be in Subic Bay and Clark AFB would still be there. Politics, politics, politics. ...

[@Ren_Zu]

This country is plagued by corruption

[@rickv9180]

The New People's Army is still present but has gone weaker over the years.

[@suskagusip1036]

They're still there watching. 😂 Waiting for Emperor Xi and clown Putin just waiting for the right time.

[@Tam0de]

3:56 - was that a Steyr Aug?

[@fuckgoogle1478]

Yes

[@Drayners]

the casual dismissal of Afghani civilians really ties this whole documentary together.

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

These guys have to understand when they use the same tactics the terrorists use, they create more fighters that join them.

[@stevesick1]

If Australians don't like the way Americans handle our wars they should think twice before speaking negatively because they would be speaking Japanese if it wasn't for America

[@JohnDoe-bh2lp]

America didn't do anything in WW1 & WW2

[@stevesick1]

@@JohnDoe-bh2lp I'm just speechless. I never knew a person with such an amount of cluelessness existed. Do yourself a favor and read a book

[@beslanintruder2077]

Sounds ridiculous, Americans and their inflated ego. Aussies fought in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and in Iraq in 2003. Show some respect.

[@stevesick1]

@@beslanintruder2077 you just said america did nothing in ww1 and ww2 and then you tell me to show some respect? I’m not boosting any ego when I say without the US, ww1 and ww2 is lost. The marine corps almost beat the japs by themselves. Of course aussies did their part. You literally said america did nothing in ww1 and ww2. I corrected you. I’m not bosting any ego. Just staying facts

[@MRDPG59]

I am from new Zealand and live in Australia and yes even through we had great brave men that fought in WW2 he is correct the Japanese would have taken over our part of the world if not for American military power . Even the Eruopean war may have had a different out come if they had not been involved It does NOT mean our troops were less than they definitely were a great fighting force but the USA had the bigger population and resources . Remember the US was helping with money /equipment even before they entered the war that helped Britain and her allies keep fighting on both fronts

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

Corruption is what wrecks these third world countries and keeps them poor and in conflict.

[@herrkommandank675]

But this time, Abu Sayyaf is already a defunct organization, the country is greatly safer and economically prospering. An documentary im 2002 does not do justice to the economic and social growth we're currently experiencing.

[@Ryobin.01]

Philippines is greater than you may think

[@dojyaaan9632]

and proxy wars funded by the west too

[@corporalkang-in-chan7926]

Abu sayyaf . Where did the firearms come from???

[@corporalkang-in-chan7926]

I do not mean America supports weapons.

[@corporalkang-in-chan7926]

@@stondnc8089 I mean the guns of the rebellious group abu sayyaf.I think Ma....... connive . And another Philippine military and police have no AK-47 guns in their units . Their weapon is the M-16 M4A1 etc

[@johnespinas9062]

its true some corrupt official of phil.army selling guns and ammo to the rebels. i see in it the past i mean past news in the philippines

[@kennye3011]

Some of the weapons were funded by bin laden and his terrorist organizations around the world . I was in basilan in 2002 during operation enduring freedom. Marines US

[@jomarbontia8735]

some humour says the weapons of Abu sayyaf came from Malaysia government , humours says after Noynoy Aquino publicly announced the plan of Ferdinand Marcos to attack Sabah to retake it again , Malaysian government supply the pilipino Muslim rebels a weapons to create chaos in the Philippines so that the Philippines government will be busy to it eternal conflict and will forget the Sabah which is part of the Philippines territory

[@diggs5518]

So in other words, they failed. Same old, song and dance. It will never end.

[@BenState]

The Peaceful Religion.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

jews

[@jaywho7264]

watching this in 2023, 21 years after this documentary was made. SAME SH@T DIFFERENT DAY .NOTHING HAS CHANGED

[@mikederasmo7621]

Amen to that ! Greed and power lurks all around us ,in different languages!

[@mighty690am]

Never will.

[@khel1761m]

They are no longer abusayaf group and sulu is now open for tourism

[@khel1761m]

I think your time stoped in 2002😂😂

[@justinbrannon1978]

@freedom of speech you’re so right idk what these guys are on. The Iraq war is over, Afghanistan is over and for the most part abu sayyif is over, they’ve got maybe a little under 100 guys left?

[@angloaust1575]

Could stem from ww2 when resistance groups were armed By allies to fight japanese Indochina.china.malaya.indonesia all flared up after wars end!

[@Magnifiedfacts]

20:15 this statement sounds like the american is the one fighting the rebels here in Philipines

[@Markev-vk5mm]

Keep safe and enjoy your stay....

[@MeltingSkyline07]

Why does the narrator say "Muslim" and not "Islamist"

[@EricCartdevv]

Cuz they are Muslim

[@bongalamani]

they were mislead that afp are the enemies, get your facts straight. why don't you also interview the members of the afp that were wounded or their families with their sons who died in the operation or operations

[@Dsm4g631Evo]

I have to chuckle when he said MILF 😂

[@wanderpoltv4990]

The problem with insurgency and terrorism in Mindanao won’t be solve because of the politicians and civillians protecting them.

[@cameronmillspaugh1601]

It’s crazy how this shit happens and we never hear about it even when our own military is involved, stuff like this is happening all over the world we just don’t hear about it

[@aXerhaez]

I’m assuming you’re not born yet when these stuff were happening

[@cameronmillspaugh1601]

@@aXerhaez I was 2 years old lol and after a little more research I realized I was wrong, I remember hearing about our troops being in the Philippines now too, but there are other proxy wars that go on all over the world that get very little to no coverage

[@astralguardoriginal]

To prevent mass hysteria

[@yasashin2781]

​@@aXerhaez 2 years old? 😂

[@housemana]

@@cameronmillspaugh1601 cameron you are so out of touch homie lmao

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

22 years later, nothing changed. Abu Sayaff is just as much of a threat as it was years ago in Mindanao, and corruption/incompetency in our army is arguably getting worse. We're being humiliated by our own countrymen.

[@DarrylGonzales]

Lol you're crazy. ASG doesn't exist anymore.

[@francismadrid1967]

Just support Philippines We can crush them

[@gyurmethlodroe1774]

10.23 Going by the word of these "human rights" group...Abbu sayaff have committed no human rights violations

[@maniladreams6448]

Maybe Americans learned the hard way... Only Philippine Army is capable of fighting Abu Sayyaf. They were trained to fight in a very young age. War is just part of their culture. If the Army don't fight them, they fight each other.

[@janace8046]

This situation drastically changed when President Duterte came into picture. He is definitely the game changer.

[@Migssato]

fuck dutae and his failed drug war

[@lunaasonininongry6297]

Like what? This was 21 years ago lol. Don’t put credit to him if its not his in the first place. The only thing he did in marawi was visit it and gave speeches. As a president he’s required to give his support but it was the generals and other officers who strategized on how to stop the marawi siege. The moment it was over he came back to give a speech.

[@gregazores6124]

Nope!!! Duterte is the same old TRAPO

[@bassrooten2217]

2 Canadians were kidnapped and brutally beheaded by the group in 2016. They were kidnapped right out of a high end yacht club.

[@michaelangelosimon4489]

1:42 I didn't knew Peele used to be from Abu Sayyaf lmao

[@sardinesinacan1968]

American army should leave the Philippines alone in economics, military and politics. They have a track record in creating more issues in the world and destroying countries.

[@janfitzgeraldmatthewcerbas]

Too bad the Americans didn't have the stamina to long in tropical weather

[@jaden18860]

The US won in the Philippines which lasted 2002-2017 it was a American Philippine victory 💪

[@renelaguna5147]

what? are you dreaming or what? US citizens were kidnapped and beheaded since 2010 to 2017. They were neutralized only after the Marawi siege by Duterte administration. Now only trickles of killings by mostly armed politicians.

[@jimtan8472]

The rest of Operation Enduring Freedom missions are all ended up a failure, a big one. Filipino Military are very well competent especially in jungle warfare

[@spraakkanon]

Poverty can create a new generation of bandits. No matter which movement; combination of politics and poverty means war, it needs both ingredients. The muslims in the southern Philippines were robbed from their land by christians. When you are a young muslim man living among cristians and living under christian rule you will likely be oke with that when your life is good.....add poverty to that and you have war/banditry or an awkward combination of those two. Almost all wars in past and present are caused by poverty and something else (like ethnic/religious diversity etc).

[@PlateletRichGel]

The greatest victory in the war on mulim based terrorism, because of good intel of english speaking natives. My friend was Special Forces in 2003 fighting in Jolo. My other buddy in Afganistan four tours killed himself.

[@suskagusip1036]

​@@spraakkanon Why would Christians robbed you with your land ha? Just like you when you become an OFW you robbed other countries of their jobs and land too? Bruh you work your As. like everyone else to earn it. That mentality of yours is nonsense. Long ago our ancestors are neither Muslim nor Christians. If you put your effort and energy to protect your country against foreign invasion I will be with you. You know for a facts these Abusayaf are bunch of fanatics and teenagers who never grew up. Just want to show off they're holding this ak rifle. Here comes USA and Australia. You all went running and hiding in your backyards. 🙄

[@heintjieflores9389]

The birth of light reaction regiment

[@aliendarwintv]

Islam is only 6.2% of the Philippine Population and the INC is 2.6% - While Islam is the same in other countries, they are headache in the government.

[@felipelouiealejaga4669]

Release the hostage...i send you high-powered arms..😅😅😅

[@KitaVibesMediaProductionTV]

Is that you Jordan Peele at? 1:42

[@bedeckt]

yooo

[@Amazing324-i9v]

I noticed it too😂

[@torm4722]

i think they dont participate directly, they only support phils sf operations

[@chillplacatetrance9213]

Basilan is like the Island state of Singapore. more or less the same size.

[@edwinurgel1511]

Their chinook helicopter crashed into the sea killing all of them. Mission aborted!

[@fredcollins8919]

Need massive # of Quality Infantry troops & Not just SF

[@RandomYoutube123]

Why did the helicopter go down?

[@MrVNE]

The pilot experienced spatial disorientation due to the flight being over water with zero illumination.

[@kidnamedfinger6323]

Fantastic journalism. Great work.

[@amigotv3917]

Abdurajak Janjalani the founder of the abu sayyaf had fought along side with Bin Laden in Afghanistan trained by the US to drove away the soviets.

[@whatthe7387]

NEVER had a problem in mindanao EVER, the US are clueless there..

[@packohub1145]

IRONICALLY ABU SAYAFF WAS FORM IN YEAR 1991 .. WITH AN INTEL THAT CIA AUSTRALIA WAS ONE OF THE SPONSORS BASE 😂.. WITH THEIR PARENTS CIA USA 😂😂

[@moshokutensei29]

Every one was fooled by the terrorist

[@N238E]

I want to hear their side of the story.

[@mohammadkiao514]

The US troops in Zamboanga is waiting to sale there weapons ..

[@rodolfodelosreyes3553]

What I know was Philippines Special Forces , ( Scout Rangers ), was the one conduct the operation to hunt Abusayap Terrorist and save the American kidnapped.

[@gracechika9176]

Lol😂 what about the book haram terror that has been terrorizing Nigeria for years now? Who’s deceiving who here? 🤔

[@ladypronyma1074]

11:00 they also turn men into transwomen

[@bowlampar]

Obviously, it seems odd they do have many high-quality US made assault rifles and weaponry when they go on killing mission, that do contributed some difficulty to US special forces involved in this hunt down operation.

[@longiusaescius2537]

Huh

[@jimtan8472]

@@longiusaescius2537 he's talking about how terrorists in philippines had mostly US made weapons whereas the rest of the world's terrorists are using soviet/Russian weaponry

[@Demun1649]

@@jimtan8472 It didn't read that way to me. He is inarticulate, and disjointed in his post. In his mind, he probably started and finished with thoughts he did not include. He wasn't talking. He was TYPING. You are just as silly as he is. Maybe even the same person, using your troll channels.

[@jackepifanio6526]

As Filipino we are living in lies.

[@occamsrayzor7999]

The last remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf group surrendered just this month, January 2025.

[@eefsd4715]

Sa Amerikkka paubo ubo na lang mga pilipino, mga ubo sayyaf ata

[@chadouellette790]

100 goofballs running around the woods threatening women?? Is that considered tough in the Philippines?? Bunch of sand dunes

[@100domathon]

The Philippines 🇵🇭 is a country I have no intention of ever visiting ever.

[@iamf6641]

agreed

[@crisdaviddc]

Your not welcome either.

[@bryanitza-chulopez1658]

That’s a shame, I pity you. But that’s even better for me saves me a spot when I get the chance to visit that beautiful country.

[@ZARUSI]

last time the helicopter was used in vietnam now in philippines.

[@YusuophAli]

This video started from showing american forces in the southern philliipines to showing human rights violations of the Phillippine army

[@Whos-Who_69]

Islam and it's followers , as always...

[@yahyaakber6683]

you know giga chad is russian muslim man right?

[@mukundha7621]

You fail to understand this is Islam pure sunni salafi islam if you go to a apologits they will deny saying this is not true islam no this is true islam

[@henimeilani2228]

Its a shame to knowing our muslim brother are taking a wrong way in showing the way of islam( islam never agree of killing each other but instead we must care and love each other weather they muslim or not)

[@Jefferyepsteinberg]

My cousin fought in this brutal war at 19 trained by the navy

[@thetruthcaboose2293]

Pretty sure I saw a Canadian combat flag on somebodies combat tunic, but maybe not

[@blox_80]

13:07 is that a dude with a m1 garand on his hand?

[@jacobeii]

the Philippines got a lot of hand me downs from the US after ww2

[@Nothathing]

Us SF only specialize in Urban Warfare Not Guerilla Even There airstrike has no Use In Jungle

[@peterjimpaderes2942]

The time the corruption is at its high..... ARMY SELLING GUNS AND AMMO .... ALLEGATIONS OF MUTINEERS THE PRESIDENT THAT TIME IS😂

[@raymondledesma8741]

Maybe, perhaps, probably no proper proof yet..that the government call themeself the brotherhood of katipunan Filipino brotherhood...connected them..

[@ericjohncamina5310]

that governor knows something

[@nixontnguyen]

He is a trained traitor to the Philippine's government.

[@Jjodoql]

And they want Mindanao to have own government. What a joke.

[@stereotype4102]

Btw, those hostages are saved by the scout rangers

[@PoyongViana]

🙋🙋. I KNOW HOW MANY HANDS allah HAS.. Sunan an-Nasa'i 5379 It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As that: The Prophet [SAW] said: "Those who are just and fair will be with *Allah, Most High,* on thrones of light, at the right hand of the Most Merciful, those who are just in their rulings and in their dealings with their families and those of whom they are in charge." Muhammad (one of the narrators) said in his Hadith: "And *both of His hands are right hands."* 🤭🤭

[@Mason_Dixon]

Sounds like the garage is being a bit dickish toward the US

[@jericjaime2671]

Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every "superstar," every "supreme leader," every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there-on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known. -Carl Sagan-

[@riveraedwin4337]

Suggest that the producer or the author of this video should try to befriend the Abus and join them in their lair and not rely on gossip. Let him find himself the truth about his insinuation and narrative. Prove it yourself the truth before you malign the Govt and it security forces.

[@pedroluso5424]

tha fact is human rights advocates supports the rebels

[@Mduartey9t]

We fought the abusayaf in 2004 lamitan Basilan Philippines Scout Ranger Class 1997 .

[@qwertyborisroblox]

Ain't no way 160TH SOAR was in Philippines 💀🙏

[@ahmadjailanimustafa]

Always muslim

[@wawanlapandua]

5 milion for abu sayaf, 10 milion for army , 10 milion for the governor, its not religion its business

[@Mirza7385]

Muslim rules always

[@retroBeaver]

@@Mirza7385 terrorists

[@ronaldfoyagao6894]

sorry its not the Americans who stop the abusayaf, its the AFP.

[@defyboom1153]

USA should stop interfering in other countries matter everywhere