12 militants killed in Maguindanao del Sur

Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army said in a statement. The firefight happened Monday in Maguindanao del Sur province on Mindanao island, a haven for multiple armed groups ranging from communist insurgents to Islamist militants. The Philippine Army said the leader of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters -Karialan Faction and his brother were killed along with 10 fighters. Seven soldiers were wounded. Soldiers seized 12 high-powered firearms, including five M16 rifles, said the army statement released late Monday. The restive south of the […]…

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