Philippinen

[Schneemann]

Abu Sayyaf militants raid Philippine village

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.

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