Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Local Muslim militants allied with the Islamic State (IS) launched simultaneous attacks against the former rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the restive southern Filipino province of Maguindanao del Sur.

At least three reports from various international sources confirmed the raids after the IS posted the attacks on its website on Wednesday, May 17. The MILF, however, has not released any report of the attacks in Tuayan village in Shariff Aguak town.

Subscribe to unlock this article
Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
Subscribe to the Premium + Digital Edition Plan
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details