Death Toll Climbs As Army, Militants Fight On In The Philippines -- CNN
(CNN) -- At least 158 people have been killed since fighting broke out earlier this month between separatist rebels and soldiers in the Philippines, state news reported Wednesday.
The majority of those killed, 125, were militants from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), the government-run Philippines News Agency (PNA) said. Also among the reported dead were 15 members of the military, five from police, and 13 civilians.
The lengthy crisis in Zamboanga City began when large numbers of rebels from the Muslim militant group came ashore more than two weeks ago.
They took roughly 180 people hostage in coastal areas of the city. After attempts to negotiate the hostages' release failed, security forces moved in, resulting in intense bursts of fighting.
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More News On The Continuing Conflict Between Philippine Military Forces And Muslim Rebels In Zamboanga City
Filipino troops capture dozens more Muslim rebels who ran out of ammunition in 3-week standoff -- Washington Post/AP
Battle drags on between Philippine troops and Muslim rebels -- L.A. Times
More Muslim rebels surrender in Philippines' south -- BBC
Day 18: In the battle zone, numbers don't add up -- Rappler
Signs of Normalcy Appearing in Rebel-Torn Area of Philippines -- Wall Street Journal
The Philippines: Over 100,000 Displaced Face Disease -- New York Times/AP
UN says more than 100,000 Filipinos displaced by 2-week fighting with rebels face crisis -- Washington Post/AP
UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Southern Philippines -- Voice of America
'Humanitarian crisis' in battle-scarred Philippine city -- FOX News/AFP
UN: Situation In Southern Philippines 'A Humanitarian Crisis' -- RTT News
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