Wednesday, September 18, 2013

After Ten Days of Intense Fighting Philippine Military Forces Gaining Ground Against Muslim Rebels



Philippine Troops Clearing City Attacked by Rebels -- Voice of America

Philippine troops conducted house-to-house raids Wednesday in what they hope is a final push against rebels who took over parts of a key southern city.

About 200 fighters linked to the Moro National Liberation Front, or MNLF, seized parts of Zamboanga City 10 days ago, taking scores of civilians hostage.

The fighting has been some of the worst in years for the southern island of Mindanao, which is home to a decades-old insurgency that has killed around 120,000 people.

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More News On Philippine Military Forces Gaining Ground Against Muslim Rebels

Philippines government claims victory against rebels -- Gulf News
Life in southern Philippine city slowly returns to normal as troops gain ground, corner rebels -- Washington Post/AP
Philippine military forces retake 80 percent of areas -- UPI
Philippines Set to Reopen Zamboanga Airport as Fighting Recedes -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Philippine military warns Muslim rebels to surrender -- AFP
Philippines: 100-plus dead in quixotic anti-American martyr mission -- Global Post
Tension in S. Philippines eases as troops corner rebels -- Xinhuanet
Normal Life Returning in Philippine City Attacked by Rebels -- Wall Street Journal
Police chief abducted by Muslim rebels in Philippines is freed -- CNN

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