At least 11 people, including seven marines, were killed Saturday when government troops fought Muslim terrorists militants in the southern Philippines.
Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said seven marines and four members of Abu Sayyaf were killed in a close-quarters battle outside the town of Patikul on the island of Jolo. At least nine government soldiers were wounded.
Tutaan said the firefight began as marines tracked members of the militant group. Abu Sayyaf is believed responsible for recent kidnappings for ransom in the area, he said. |