Posted on 09/08/2013 6:51:07 PM PDT by markomalley
A group of 100 heavily-armed Muslim rebels opposed to peace talks launched a major attack that shut down a bustling southern Philippine city Monday, authorities said.
Followers of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari entered the coastal area of Zamboaga city by boat at dawn, triggering clashes that had left one soldier dead and six wounded, the military said.
Fighting later spread to the city proper, with the rebels taking 20 civilian hostages to thwart government forces.
"As of now there are an estimated 20 people that have been held hostage," city mayor Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said.
"The main target by the MNLF in encroaching Zamboaga city is to raise their banner of independence at city hall," she said.
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.... OH cool .... more Rebels ...... maybe the US should support them too!!
Has Obama demanded that the Philippine govt surrender yet?
Good one CC
The Philippines, a great place to retire to I’m told. Your money will go far, you can live like a king, if the muslims let you live.
Where’s Black Jack Pershing when you need him?
When does obama bomb Manila?
“Oh, the monkeys have no tails in Zamboanga. The monkeys have no tails in Zamboanga. Oh the monkeys have no tails, they were bitten off by whales. Oh the monkeys have no tails in Zamboanga.”
Makes me wonder what they have planned for us this September 11th. If anything happens obama will have even more blood on his hands, but knowing him he would use it as his excuse to bomb Syria.
How far from you? Stay safe!
I hope I am wrong but I don’t think Wednesday will be a good day for people who love freedom.
I know that a lot of handguns are made in the Philippines, but how available are guns to the people who live there to defend themselves against moslem scum? I have a sweet little Rock Island Armory officer’s sized 1911 that was made there.
So I'm not the only one who has a bad feeling about 9/11/13?
the Philippines is the safest place on earth,and its lovely weather and the girls are cheap, I mean, the cost of living is cheap, so I am told by expatriots living there....
This certainly goes against the narrative Israel provokes Muslims...
Muslims will be violent without Israel.
“How far from you? Stay safe!”
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The bad Muzies are pretty much limited to western Mindanao, a large island in the far south. I am on Cebu.
Search “MNLF”, Moro National Liberation Front.
I have not heard of any trouble outside of their territory, and I have not seen or know of any Muslims in my area. I do, however, know that there is a mosque and peaceful Muzies in Cebu city, 2 hours north of me.
This is Mindanao, the known bad place for Christians. Other islands completely different.
“the Philippines is the safest place on earth,and its lovely weather and the girls are cheap”.
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I agree, but MY girl and 3 yr old child are NOT cheap. She easily finds ways to spend money, but we live at a beach and have all we need for less then $1000 per month, including the rent on our beach cottage, food, plenty of red wine, internet, satellite TV, utilities, and transportation.
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