INQUIRER.net: MNLF rebels holding up to 30 hostages – local exec

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MNLF rebels holding up to 30 hostages – local exec Sep 9th 2013, 01:44 MANILA, Philippines – Up to 30 hostages have been allegedly taken by heavily armed members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) after a fierce clash with  government troops in Zamboanga City on Monday that left  one naval special forces member  dead, authorities said. Vice Mayor Cesar Iturralde told INQUIRER.net that the group was demanding to put up their flag in the government city hall. But Police Chief Superintendent Juanito Vaño Jr., Region IX police director, in a separate report, said at least 20 heavily armed men entered Barangay (village) Sta. Catalina and held hostage 10 to 15 civilians. "Hopefully we will be able to get the civilians and engage the... Keep on reading: MNLF rebels holding up to 30 hostages – local exec Media files: MNLF-men.jpg (image/jpeg)

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