AFP begins crackdown on Abu Sayyaf remnants, BIFF ahead of BARMM gun ban

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Philippine security forces have initiated operations against Abu Sayyaf remnants in Basilan and BIFF in central Mindanao ahead of the BARMM gun ban. Officials warn of potential political exploitation of these groups during the election period.

Security officials warn that remnants of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan, as well as BIFF in central Mindanao, could be exploited by local political actors during the election period