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Home of Abu Sayyaf and of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, both Muslim separatist terrorist organizations. After more than a year as hostages, one U.S. missionary died, and his wife was rescued from Abu Sayyaf in June, 2002 when Filipino troops launched a 'rescue' mission.

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