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Yemen forces launch assault on rebel-held port city

by Fawaz al-Haidari © Agence France-Presse AL JAH, Yemen (AFP) — Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition launched an offensive to retake the rebel-held port city of Hodeida, a key aid hub, sparking calls from the international community for restraint. Pro-government troops began the assault Wednesday despite mounting international fears about the humanitarian fallout, pressing toward Hodeida airport south of the city after receiving a “green light” from the coalition. The UN Security Council will […]

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5 suspected Abu Sayyaf members, 7 soldiers hurt in Sulu clash

(Eagle News)– Five suspected Abu Sayyaf members were killed and seven soldiers were wounded during a clash between them in Sulu on Sunday. The five fatalities were identified as Annib Black, Tasom Hammiri, Mikdad Juhurim, Undil Hussin, and a certain Roger. Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr.,  commander of the Western Mindanao Command, said the clash ensued in Old Panamao at 4:15 a.m., after at least 30 suspected Abu Sayyaf members fired at authorities who were about […]

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DND reminds gov’t forces to continue to uphold the rule of law, human rights in Mindanao

(Eagle News) — The Department of National Defense on Thursday reminded government forces that the rule of law and human rights should still prevail in Mindanao. In a memorandum to the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and to other DND offices and bureaus, Eduardo del Rosario, DND officer in charge, noted that the declaration of martial law in Mindanao does not mean a suspension of the “operation of the Constitution” nor    “(a supplanting of) the […]

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