ZAMBOANGA, (AFP) - A group of 100 heavily-armed Muslim rebels opposed to peace talks launched a major attack that shut down a busting southern Philippine city Monday, authorities said. Followers of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari entered the coastal area of Zamboaga city by boat at dawn, triggering clashes that had left one soldier dead and six wounded, the military said. Fighting later spread to the city proper, with the rebels taking 20 civilian hostages to thwart government forces.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 03:25:36 +0000
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