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16 Dead in Philippine Militant Ambush

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Local Editor

Sixteen people, including children, were killed when militants opened fire on two vehicles in a remote southern Philippine town Monday, the military said.


Abu Sayyaf gunmen opened fire on the vehicles in Talipao town before dawn in what appeared to be an ambush related to a clan feud, said local marine commander Brigadier-General Martin Pinto.

"There were civilians as well as children among the 16 dead," he told reporters, without giving more details immediately about those who died.
A number of policemen were riding aboard the two vehicles, he added, although he did not say if they were among the dead.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team