Zamboanga remembers MNLF siege 8 years ago

By Al Jacinto

Sep 10, 2021 1:13 am

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Mayor Maria Isabelle Salazar on Thursday led officials in commemorating the deadly siege by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) on Sept. 9, 2013 - the second since 2001 after rebels attacked Zamboanga City and killed and held hostages dozens of innocent civilians.

Salazar set September 9 as a 'Special Day of Remembrance' in honor of all those who perished in the siege that lasted for 3 weeks.

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