Gunfight kills at least a dozen in Philippines

4 months ago

Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army has said in a statement. The firefight happened on Monday in Maguindanao del Sur province on Mindanao island, a haven for multiple armed groups. The Philippine Army said the leader of the Bangsamoro Freedom Fighters-Karialan Faction and his brother