Zamboanga rebels face charges

The government is preparing rebellion charges against followers of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founder Nur Misuari who have attacked and shut down Zamboanga City for 10 days now. Under inquest proceedings by a special panel of the justice department, about 70 have been formally charged but may increase as new information comes. Batches of MNLF forces have been surrendering to the Zamboanga City police chief, brining to 93 the total of MNLF rebels in government custody. About 50 more rebels remain in “areas of interest,” the government said. Zamboanga Mayor has called for “justice” and a “long-term solution” after the city suffered billions of pesos when the firefighting put Zamboanga at a standstill.

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