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| Two MNLF iced in Lanao del Sur... |
| 2002-08-03 |
| Government troops killed yesterday two guerrillas of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction linked to Nur Misuari, officials said. Soldiers also recovered 10 light firearms, two grenade launchers, grenades and assorted ammunition following the 25-minute clash in Bobong town. The battalion report claimed the 15-man group that engaged troops were members of a âliquidation group.â It did not give other details. I think I'd want more details... A senior military intelligence officer, however, downplayed the threat from Misuariâs group. He questioned the loyalty of field commanders linked to the former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor, now detained on rebellion raps. Misuariâs nephew, Julambri, is believed to be the leader of rebellious MNLF forces. A new group has cropped up in Cotabato, following the death of an MNLF commanderâs son in what Armed Forces officials said was a âclan war.â While Julambri claimed last month to have 40,000 fighters, the senior intelligence source said he only has âhundredsâ of loyalists. Are all these groups of Islamic thugs run as family businesses? |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |