Army links fresh Maguindanao attacks to antiterror operations
Military officials in the Philippines report that recent attacks on army units in Maguindanao are likely retaliatory actions by Islamic State-inspired militants. These incidents follow successful government operations against local terrorist groups ahead of upcoming regional elections.
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines - Four attacks against Armed Forces of the Philippines units in Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur over the weekend may have been retaliatory actions by Islamic State-inspired militants and other lawless groups following recent government offensives, military and police officials said on Monday.
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