Published Date:
18 August 2008
PHILIPPINE troops today retook several southern towns where Muslim rebels burned houses and shot or hacked to death at least 24 people.
Guerrillas said the violence was an outburst of frustration.
The retreating Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels took dozens of civilians hostage in Kolambugan town as a human shield.
After retaking the area, troops found 20 civilians had been killed as well as four others nearby.
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Last Updated:
18 August 2008 1:45 PM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
