Firefight erupts in Lamitan, Basilan

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Government troops and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels are caught in a gun battle Thursday morning September 12, in Lamitan, Basilan, as the standoff in nearby Zamboanga City entered its fourth day. The Lamitan City Hall sounded the alarm at 9:40 am, warning residents that the rebels have entered the city. The alarm was also a signal for residents to evacuate to designated areas. “Lawless armed groups, some of which are MNLF coming from Albarka and Moh Adjul attacked government position and Christian villages at the said, area,” reads a situation report from security forces.

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