Abu Sayyaf militants raid Philippine village

alp227

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Sat Feb-27-10 01:14 AM
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Abu Sayyaf militants raid Philippine village

Source: BBC

Islamist militants have attacked a village in the southern Philippines, killing at least 11 people, military officials have said.

About 70 members of Abu Sayyaf, a group linked to al-Qaeda, raided Tubigan village on the southern island of Basilan, an army spokeswoman said.

Lt Steffani Cacho said homes had been raked with gunfire and set ablaze in a pre-dawn attack.

Philippines army reinforcements have been sent to the area, she added.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8540275.stm

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shireen

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Sat Feb-27-10 10:41 PM
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1. WHY?

is this their way of getting attention?
did the village do something to 'deserve it?'

insane grotesque monsters ... :mad:

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