| Dawlah Islamiya | |
|---|---|
 The flag of IS, adopted by Dawlah Islamiya after swearing allegiance to ISIL | |
| Also known as | Islamic State of Lanao IS Ranao Maute Group (until 2019) |
| Leaders | Owayda Benito Marohombsar a.k.a. Abu Dar †[1] Omar Maute † Abdullah Maute †[2] Amin Bacu[3][4] |
| Foundation | 2012 |
| Dates of operation | 2013–2019 • 2023–present[a] |
| Split from | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
| Country | Philippines |
| Active regions | Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Sur |
| Ideology | Salafi jihadism |
| Notable attacks | |
| Size | Unknown |
| Means of revenue | Protection rackets |
| Part of |  Islamic State |
| Allies | Abu Sayyaf Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters |
| Opponents |  Philippines MILF |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | Philippines[5] Malaysia[6] New Zealand[7] |
Dawlah Islamiya, also called Islamic State of Lanao and formerly named as the Maute Group ([mɐʔutɪ] or [mɐʔute̞]), is a radical Islamist group composed of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas and foreign fighters. Based in Lanao del Sur, it was founded by brothers Abdullah and Omar Maute.[9][10][11][12][13] The organization, which also conducted a protection racket operation in the municipality of Butig,[12] clashes on several occasions with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the most significant of which began in May 2017 and culminated in the siege of Marawi.
It is listed as a terrorist organization by the Philippines, Malaysia and New Zealand.[6][7]
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- ^ "7 Maute brothers confirmed dead". The Manila Times.
- ^ Talabong, Rambo (November 6, 2017). "Amin Baco is new ISIS Southeast Asia leader – PNP". Rappler. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Singh, Jasminder (November 30, 2017). "Amin Baco, tri-border emir of Southeast Asia". New Straits Times. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ "ATC labels CPP-NPA, IS East Asia terrorist organizations". GMA News. December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001" (PDF). www.moha.gov.my. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "Terrorist Designation of Two Entities Renewed". New Zealand Gazette. March 23, 2021.
- ^ Franco, Joseph. "Mindanao after the Philippines presidential elections". Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ "Maute Group / Islamic State of Lanao / Daulat Ul Islamiya / Daulah Islamiyah". Terrorism Research and Tracking Consortium. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ Reyes, Dempsey (October 24, 2017). "Islamic freedom fighters, Abu Sayyaf next after Maute 'wipeout' — defense chief". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ Espina-Varona, Inday (March 10, 2016). "Alphabet of terror in Philippines' political boiling pot". Catholic News Asia. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Unson, John (April 13, 2016). "Maute group beheads 2 captive sawmill workers". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Ansis, JC (March 3, 2016). "Butig clashes: What we know so far". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
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