Ansar Khalifa Philippines
| Ansar Khalifa Philippines | |
|---|---|
| أنصار الخلافة الفلبينية | |
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| Also known as | Ansar al-Khilafah in the Philippines Ansarul Khilafah Philippines |
| Leaders | Mohammad Jaafar Maguid (a.k.a. Abu Sharifah) † Abdullah Nilong (POW) Bassir Sahak † |
| Dates of operation | 2014–2021 |
| Split from | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Country | Philippines |
| Active regions | Sarangani and South Cotabato |
| Ideology | Salafi jihadism |
| Size | 50 |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Malaysia |
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Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP), also referred to as Ansar al-Khilafah in the Philippines and Ansarul Khilafah Philippines (Arabic: أنصار الخلافة في الفلبين, romanized: ʾAnṣār al-Khilāfa fī al-Filibbīn, lit. ''Supporters of the Caliphate in the Philippines'') was a Philippine-based militant group split from Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), emerged in August 2014 when it released a video pledging allegiance to ISIS. The Armed Forces of the Philippines characterized the group as "bandits" engaging in cattle rustling and extortion activities. Malaysia listed the group as terrorist organization in 2019.