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Abu Sayyaf bombs ferry

Attack

Event Details
Primary OrganizationAbu Sayyaf
LocationSuperFerry 14, Off the coast of Manila, Philippines
Time Feb. 27, 2004
Victim Deaths116
ParticipantsRedondo Cain Dellosa (Attacker) , Khadafi Janjalani (Operational Commander) , Jainal Antel Sali (Operational Commander)
 
 
Narrative and Notes
ReliableDellosa boarded the ferry and left a bomb inside an old television set. He got off before the vessel cast off from Manila; 90 minutes later, the bomb exploded, sinking the ferry. Abu Sayyaf claimed responsibility, but it wasn't until months later the claim was given credence by authorities.
 
 
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