2020 Jolo Suicide Attack: Evolving Tactics – Analysis

The 24 August 2020 suicide bombing in Jolo which involved female attackers has brought attention to the emergence of the pro-Islamic State (IS) Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan faction of the Abu Sayyaf Group and its tactic of engaging women for this role.

By Kenneth Yeo and Remy Mahzam*

After a nine-month hiatus from the last suicide...