| Ansar Khalifa Philippines | |
|---|---|
| أنصار الخلافة الفلبينية | |
| Also known as | Ansar al-Khilafah in the Philippines[1] Ansarul Khilafah Philippines[2] |
| Leaders | Mohammad Jaafar Maguid (a.k.a. Abu Sharifah) †[3] Abdullah Nilong (POW)[4] Bassir Sahak † |
| Dates of operation | 2014–2021 |
| Dissolved | c. 2021 |
| Split from | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Country | Philippines |
| Active regions | Sarangani and South Cotabato |
| Ideology | Salafi jihadism |
| Size | 20–50[5] |
| Flag |  |
Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP), also referred to as Ansar al-Khilafah in the Philippines and Ansarul Khilafah Philippines (Arabic: أنصار الخلافة في الفلبين, lit. ''Supporters of the Caliphate in the Philippines'') was a Philippine-based militant group that emerged in August 2014 when it released a video pledging allegiance to ISIS.[1][6] The Armed Forces of the Philippines characterized the group as "bandits" engaging in cattle rustling and extortion activities.[7] Malaysia listed the group as terrorist organization in 2019.[8]
- ^ a b SITE Intelligence Group (April 23, 2015). "Ansar al-Khilafah in the Philippines Threatens Philippine Government, American Soldiers". Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ Gunaratna, Rohan. "Islamic State to Create Southeast Asian Satellite". BenarNews. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
- ^ Murdoch, Lindsay (January 6, 2017). "Top Philippine militant who pledged allegiance to Islamic State killed in firefight". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ Unson, John (January 18, 2017). "Ansar Al-Khilafa's new leader nabbed in South Cotabato". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "Operation Pacific Eagle-Philippines" (PDF). United States Office of Inspector General. 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 13, 2019.
- ^ Weiss, Caleb. "Philippines-based jihadist groups pledge allegiance to the Islamic State". Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ Franco, Joseph (November 29, 2015). "Ansar Al-Khilafah In The Philippines: Name Change Rather Than Game Changer". Eurasia Review. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "List of Individuals, Entities, and other groups and undertakings declared by the minister of home affairs as specified entity under section 66b(1)" (PDF). Malaysia Ministry of Home Affairs. May 31, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 29, 2023.