Gov’t looks weak in Sulu conflict
By Ramon TulfoIn an effort to stay neutral in the shooting war pitting the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) against the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu province, the government looks like a weakling.
In an effort to stay neutral in the shooting war pitting the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) against the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu province, the government looks like a weakling.
Seven Marines, including a junior officer, were killed and 21 other soldiers were wounded in a clash with Abu Sayyaf bandits early Thursday in the forests of Patikul, Sulu province, the military said. The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said the Marines suffered casualties but overran a camp of the bandit group known to have links [...]
