Members of the Philippine Marines hold their weapons aboard a truck as they block a road during fighting between government soldiers and Muslim rebels of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in Zamboanga city in the southern Philippines September 15, 2013.
Philippine Forces Step Up Offensive Against Muslim Rebels -- Voice of America
MANILA — In the southern Philippines, at least 55 people have died and more than 65,000 people have fled their homes while scores of hostages remain in the hands of Muslim rebels. Clashes between government forces and members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have intensified as they entered the seventh day.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines say troops are stepping up their fight in the major port city of Zamboanga against about 200 members of the MNLF.
Armed Forces spokesman, Brigadier General Domingo Tutaan, says the military along with police forces are now carrying out a “calibrated” offensive. But he did not give details of what the measured tactic entails.
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More News On Muslim Rebels And Troops Resuming The Fight In Southern Philippines
Philippine army 'surrounds rebels' in Zamboanga -- BBC
Philippine troops clear rebels, cut off escape routes -- Global Post/AFP
Manila says nearly 100 Philippine rebels killed or captured as troops press to end standoff -- FOX News/AP
Troops try to end standoff with rebels that has paralysed Philippines city of Zamboanga -- The Australian/AFP
Philippine troops surround rebel-held areas -- Al Jazeera
Philippine military gains ground in Zamboanga operations against MNLF rebels -- Global Times
Security forces press offensive against MNLF separatists in Philippines -- Deutsche Welle
Philippines Fighting Continues, as Cease-fire Fails -- Voice of America
Rebels and troops resume fight in southern Philippines -- BBC
Guns, clans, rogue Muslim rebels undermine south Philippine peace -- Reuters
The Embattled Filipino South -- Time
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