NPR Series: Fighting Terrorism in SE Asia https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4856883 Terrorist groups in Southeast Asia have been targeted by governments throughout the region. But even as crackdowns continue, Jemaah Islamiyah and other militant Islamic groups are forming alliances with each other to stay alive. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 04 May 2025 10:52:12 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: Fighting Terrorism in SE Asia https://www.npr.org/series/4856883/fighting-terrorism-in-se-asia Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Thailand Operatives for militant Islamic groups have moved through Thailand in the past decade. Now analysts say foreigners from al Qaeda, Jemaah Islamiyah and similar groups could hijack a separatist insurgency in mainly Muslim southern Thailand. Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2005/09/21/4857848/terrorism-in-southeast-asia-thailand https://www.npr.org/2005/09/21/4857848/terrorism-in-southeast-asia-thailand

Operatives for militant Islamic groups have moved through Thailand in the past decade. Now analysts say foreigners from al Qaeda, Jemaah Islamiyah and similar groups could hijack a separatist insurgency in mainly Muslim southern Thailand.

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]]> Michael Sullivan Terrorism in Southeast Asia: The Philippines Analysts say renegade elements of the al Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah who have fled a crackdown in Indonesia are turning up in the Muslim region of the southern Philippines. They appear to be forming new alliances with domestic militant groups such as Abu Sayyaf. Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2005/09/20/4856416/terrorism-in-southeast-asia-the-philippines https://www.npr.org/2005/09/20/4856416/terrorism-in-southeast-asia-the-philippines

Analysts say renegade elements of the al Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah who have fled a crackdown in Indonesia are turning up in the Muslim region of the southern Philippines. They appear to be forming new alliances with domestic militant groups such as Abu Sayyaf.

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]]> Michael Sullivan Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Indonesia The al Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah has carried out several high profile bombings since its deadly attacks in Bali in 2002. A crackdown by the Indonesian government has curtailed the group's capabilities, but Western governments say Indonesia could be doing more. Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2005/09/19/4854807/terrorism-in-southeast-asia-indonesia https://www.npr.org/2005/09/19/4854807/terrorism-in-southeast-asia-indonesia

The al Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah has carried out several high profile bombings since its deadly attacks in Bali in 2002. A crackdown by the Indonesian government has curtailed the group's capabilities, but Western governments say Indonesia could be doing more.

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