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| Southeast Asia |
| Philippine soldiers killed by rebels |
| 2003-01-16 |
| Three Philippine soldiers have been killed and six others wounded in a clash with Abu Sayyaf rebels in the south of the country, military officials have said. The three-hour battle broke out on Jolo island when troops encountered about 200 guerrillas near Patikul town, 960 kilometres south of Manila. That's a pretty big concentration of rebels, wonder what they were up to? The island's army chief, Colonel Alexander Aleo, said an unknown number of Abu Sayyaf fighters were also killed. The Philippine soldiers involved in Thursday's clash were looking for three Indonesian seamen and four Philippine women preachers. None of the hostages were spotted during the battle, the military said. Still looking for those Avon ladies. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #1 What happened to the infrared technology that enables spotting of large concentrations? Our allies shouldn't be stuck with outdated search-and-destroy tactics. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-01-16 20:50:34 |