Maute group
2012–2019 Philippine Islamist militant group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dawlah Islamiya ([mɐʔutɪ] or [mɐʔute̞]), also known Islamic State of Lanao and formerly named as the Maute Group, is a Filipino radical Islamist group composed of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas and foreign fighters. Based in Lanao del Sur, it was founded by brothers Abdullah and Omar Maute.[9][10][11][12][13] The organization, which also conducted a protection racket operation in the municipality of Butig,[12] clashes on several occasions with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the most significant of which began in May 2017 and culminated in the siege of Marawi.
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Dawlah Islamiya | |
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Also known as | Islamic State of Lanao IS Ranao Maute Group (until 2019) |
Leader | Owayda Benito Marohombsar a.k.a. Abu Dar †[1] Omar Maute † Abdullah Maute †[2] Amin Bacu[3][4] |
Foundation | 2012 |
Dates of operation | 2013–2019 • 2020–present[lower-alpha 1] |
Split from | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
Country | Philippines |
Active regions | Lanao del Sur |
Ideology | Salafi jihadism |
Notable attacks | |
Size | Unknown |
Means of revenue | Protection rackets |
Part of | Islamic State |
Allies | Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters |
Opponents | Philippines MILF |
Designated as a terrorist group by | Philippines[5] Malaysia[6] New Zealand[7] |
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It is listed as a terrorist organization by the Philippines, Malaysia and New Zealand.[6][7]