Ansar Khalifa Philippines

Ansar Khalifa Philippines, 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. The Armed Forces of the Philippines characterizes the group as "bandits" engaging in cattle rustling and extortion activities. Malaysia listed the group as terrorist organization in 2019.

Ansar Khalifa Philippines
أنصار الخلافة الفلبينية
Also known asAnsar al-Khilafah in the Philippines
Ansarul Khilafah Philippines
Leader
Mohammad Jaafar Maguid (also known as Abu Sharifah)  
Abdullah Nilong (POW)
Dates of operation2014 (2014)–unknown
Split fromMoro Islamic Liberation Front
CountryPhilippines
Active regionsSarangani and South Cotabato
IdeologySalafi jihadism
Size6 (2019)
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