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Two killed following armed clashes in South of Philippines: Report
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): A militant and a soldier were killed when armed clashes broke out in the province of Sulu, south of the Philippines, between the military and terrorists from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), state media reported on Tuesday.
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Three Indonesian hostages rescued in Southern Philippines
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia] March 21 (ANI): Three Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants more than a year ago have been rescued in the southern Philipines, the police said.
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Philippines declares Marawi City free from militants
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Zamboanga City [Philippines], Oct 24 (ANI): Philippines on Monday declared southern Mindanao island's Marawi City free from militants, bringing an end to the five months of combat between government forces and Daesh-linked Abu Sayyaf and Maute groups.
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ISIS-affliated leaders Isnilon Hapilon, Omar Maute killed in Philippines
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Marawi [Philippines], October 16 (ANI): Two major ISIS-affliated leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute, of the Maute group, were killed in a battle with the Philippine forces in the southern city of Marawi.
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Officer injured in shooting incident at guard base opposite Philippine Pre
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Phillipines ], September 26 (ANI):An officer of the security group responsible for guarding and protecting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was shot at and injured in the Presidential Security Group (PSG) complex located opposite Malacanang Palace, the official presidential resid
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Militants behead German hostage in Philippines
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [U.S.], Feb. 27 (ANI): Abu Sayyaf militants in southern Philippines beheaded a German hostage after the deadline passed to pay his ransom passed.
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