Ahmed Santos (militant)

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Ahmed Santos (aka Hilarion del Rosario is a Filipino who converted to Islam while working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1991.^[1][2][3] Santos was captured by Military officials for being involved in organizing and planning terrorist activities, including preparation of bombs.^[4] He is the founder of the Rajah Solaiman Movement.^[5]

Contents 1 Association with terrorism 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Association with terrorism

Santos was detained in October 2005, for taking part in planning bomb attacks in predominantly Christian cities around the Philippines.^[5]. According to police officials, the Rajah Solaiman group founded by Santos after his conversion to Islam, is believed to have forged an alliance with two al-Qaeda-linked organisations - Philippine-based Abu Sayyaf and the regional militant group Jemaah Islamiah.^[5] Explosives were seized from Santos's room by police in March 26, 2004. ^[6]. A reward of $500,000 was presented to two Filipino citizens for providing key information that lead to the arrest of Santos.^[7]

[edit] See also

• List of notable converts to Islam
• Islamist terrorism
• Rajah Solaiman Movement

[edit] References

1. ^ Johnna Villaviray. "Top RSM member nabbed in Basilan", The Manila Times, Sunday, December 3, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-04-09. 
2. ^ "In Philippines, watchful eye on converts In Philippines, watchful eye on converts: Most are peaceful, but some former Christians help Islamic terrorists, slipping by police", Christian Science Monitor, November 28, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-04-09. 
3. ^ Johnna Villaviray. "When Christians embrace Islam", The Manila Times, Monday, November 17, 2003. Retrieved on 2007-04-09. 
4. ^ Douglas Bakshian. "Philippine Authorities Arrest Islamic Militant Leader", Voice of America, October 26, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-09-97. 
5. ^ ^{a b c} "Philippines arrests key militants", BBC, Wednesday, October 26, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-09-97. 
6. ^ Julmunir I. Jannaral. "Climate of fear sweeps Muslim communities", The Manila Times, Monday, April 5, 2004. Retrieved on 2007-04-09. 
7. ^ U.S. Presents $500,000 "Reward for Justice" to Two Filipino Citizens - U.S. Embassy Manila Official website

[edit] External links

• Philippines Terrorism: The Role of Militant Islamic Converts