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TALIPAO, Sulu - Media and historical accounts may depict the Abu Sayyaf as a
group of terrorists and bandits, but many people in this impoverished southern
village, especially the young, look up to the Muslim extremists as Robin
Hoods.

Many villagers here believe the Abu Sayyaf has helped protect them against
harassment from other groups collecting "revolutionary taxes." 

The villagers also claim that the bandits extend food and livelihood assistance
to them.

Abdul Kadil, 14, a Grade 5 pupil of Bandang Elementary School, not only
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BANDANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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group of terrorists and bandits, but many people in this impoverished southern
village, especially the young, look up to the Muslim extremists as Robin
Hoods.

Many villagers here believe the Abu Sayyaf has helped protect them against
harassment from other groups collecting "revolutionary taxes." 

The villagers also claim that the bandits extend food and livelihood assistance
to them.

Abdul Kadil, 14, a Grade 5 pupil of Bandang Elementary School, not only
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Talipao villagers see Sayyaf as Robin Hood

By Roel Pareño | June 1, 2000 - 12:00am

TALIPAO, Sulu - Media and historical accounts may depict the Abu Sayyaf as a group of terrorists and bandits, but many people in this impoverished southern village, especially the young, look up to the Muslim...

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