From the Manila Bulletin (Feb 13): MNLF To Keep Up Efforts To Free Hostages
A Muslim rebel leader says hundreds of his armed fighters will continue efforts to free foreign hostages held by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen in the southern Philippines despite a clash last week that killed scores of combatants on both sides.
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Nur Misuari told the Associated Press late Tuesday that he ordered his men to reassess their plans following the Feb. 3 clash but to resume efforts aimed at securing the safe release of several hostages, including two European men, held by Abu Sayyaf gunmen in Sulu province.
Misuari said the clash killed eight men from his group, including a commander, and several gunmen from the Abu Sayyaf, many members of which have fled from their jungle strongholds in Sulu’s mountainous Patikul town.
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/393902/mnlf-to-keep-up-efforts-to-free-hostages
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