THE military has identified the new leader or “emir” of the Islamic State (IS) in Southeast Asia.

Abu Dar, a “full-blooded” Maranao and a native of Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur, succeeded Isnilon Hapilon who was killed close to the end of the five-month siege in Marawi City, the Philippine Army said on Monday.

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