Government troops, MNLF rebels clash in Zamboanga City; 30 hostages allegedly held by MNLF
We can’t pretend this isn’t happening.
Metro Manila may be far from Mindanao, but we can’t pretend this isn’t happening. This affects the entire country.
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Francis Mangonsing and Jaime Elona of Inquirer.net report that "up to 30 hostages have been allegedly taken by heavily armed members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) after a fierce clash with government troops in Zamboanga City on Monday, September 9 that left one naval special forces member dea."
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The report revealed: "Vice Mayor Cesar Iturralde told INQUIRER.net that the group was demanding to put up their flag in the government city hall." the report also added: "The MNLF has penetrated the villages of Talon-Talon, Rio Hondo, Mariki, Sta. Catalina, Sta. Barbara, and Arena Blanco as of the report’s posting time (9:44 a.m. on Monday, September 9)."
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According to the report, "Zamboanga City government suspended classes in all levels as well as work in government offices. A crisis management committee led by Mayor Ma. Isabelle Salazar was also convened."
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