THE Islamic State (IS) has a new “emir” in Southeast Asia, Philippine National Police Chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa said on Monday.

De la Rosa said Amin Baco replaced Isnilon Hapilon, Abu Sayyaf group leader, who was killed, along with Maute group founder Omar Maute, in October during a military assault in Marawi City.

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