Thousands Flee As The Philippine Military Step Up Its Bombing Campaign Against Islamic Militants

Philippines Air Strikes: Many Flee Mindanao Bombing -- BBC
Thousands of Filipinos have fled an army offensive against Muslim guerrillas and criminal gangs in the south of the country.

The armed forces said they had launched air strikes for a second day on what they called a renegade faction of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

More than 10,000 people fled homes in three remote towns in Zamboanga Sibugay province, officials said.

Spokesmen said troops had encountered heavy resistance on the ground.

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More News On The Philippine Conflict With Islamic Militants

More than 16,000 people flee from Philippine offensive, clashes between troops, Muslim rebels -- Washington Post/AP
Thousands flee Philippine army offensive in south -- Reuters
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