5 more MNLF rebels killed Saturday

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 21): 5 more MNLF rebels killed Saturday

With the Zamboanga City stand-off now on its 13th day, Armed Forces public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala on Saturday said that government security forces have killed another five Moro National Liberation Front.

"There were five more of the enemy killed. This brings to 102 the number of enemies killed," he added.

Zagala said that entire AFP remains committed to "press on the fight and finish the crisis at the soonest possible time" so that peace can return to Zamboanga City.

Followers of MNLF founding chair Nur Misuari had engaged government forces in a standoff since Sept. 9 by taking civilian hostages.

But the government in past days had since retaken most of the MNLF-controlled areas.

Zagala also advised residents in areas still experiencing clashes, including Sta. Barbara and Sta. Catalina, to stay indoors.

Government forces are now engaged in close-quarter fighting with remnants of Misuari's followers.

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