7 dead, scores wounded in fresh fighting in Sulu

By Al Jacinto, TMT

Apr 05, 2019 6:11 pm

A Philippine military photo shows Malaysian national Jari bin Abdullah who was shot on April 4, 2019 following a clash between Abu Sayyaf and security forces on Simisa Island off Sulu province in southern Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Fresh fighting between pro-IS militants and government troops erupted on Friday in the southern Filipino province of Sulu, leaving at least 16 casualties on the military side.

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