The Civil War In The Philippines Is Entering A New Phase

Wounded soldiers were treated in a military hospital in Zamboanga on Thursday after a battle with Abu Sayyaf rebels on Basilan island in the southern Philippines. Charlie Saceda/Reuters

Philippines: Are Two Militant Groups Joining Forces? -- Christian Science Monitor

Philippines government alleges MILF involvement in a firefight last week with members of the militant Abu Sayyaf, calling into question a cease-fire with the rebel group.

The Philippines government has stepped up calls to eliminate Abu Sayyaf after clashes last week with the home-grown militant group killed 23 government soldiers and wounded 25 more.

The violence has also cast doubt on the durability of a recent cease-fire between the government and insurgents from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), since members of the latter are suspected to have reinforced Abu Sayyaf.

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More News On The Philippines

Peace talks to continue despite Basilan incident: Philippine gov't -- China View
Philippines peace talks at risk after deadly clash: minister -- Asia One
Arroyo vows again to finish Abu Sayyaf after Basilan clash -- GMA News
Defense chief eyes ‘operational leaks’ -- Inquirer.net
Abu Sayyaf using women, child soldiers: Teodoro -- ABS-CBN
Militants fire on Philippine helicopters -- UPI
Philippine leader calls for 'annihilation' of extremists -- AFP

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