2 MILF Factions Clashed In South RP
ICC Note: As the war in the Philippines gains momentum, militant Islamic groups are now fighting among themselves in their quest to make the country an Islamic state.
8/15/07 Philippines (Mindanao Examiner) At least two rebels were killed when two factions of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front clashed Tuesday in the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte , officials said.
Officials said the fighting erupted on a remote village in Siocon town and troops were sent in the area to protect the civilians
The MILF is the countrys largest Muslim rebel group which is currently negotiating peace with the Filipino government. It also signed a cease-fire agreement with Manila in 2001, but despite the truce sporadic clashes still continue in the troubled region.
The military also implicated the MILF in the killing of 14 Marines, ten of who were beheaded in fierce fighting July 10 in the neighboring island of Basilan .
