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Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

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Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday.The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn Saturday near the public market in the farming town of Datu Paglas, said military spokesman L

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Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn Saturday near the public market in the farming town of Datu Paglas, said military spokesman Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

Dozens of Muslim militants have occupied a public market in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces

3 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

COTABATO, Philippines (AP) - Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday.The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions ...

3 years ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

COTABATO, Philippines: Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense stand-off with government forces, officials said on Saturday (May 8). The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance ...

3 years ago·Singapore

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Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said on Saturday. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn on Saturday near the public market in the farming town of Datu Paglas, said military spokesman Lt Col John Paul Baldomar.

3 years ago·Noida, India

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Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market

Cotabato, Philippines: Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday.The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn Saturday near the public market in the farming town of Datu Paglas, said military spokesman Lt. Col. John Paul Ba…

3 years ago·Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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