Ambushed soldiers were pursuing security operations against the Abu Sayyaf extremists in Sulu province. FMTNews
The ambushed soldiers were pursuing security operations against the Abu Sayyaf extremists in Sulu province.
The extremists belong to Abu Sayyaf – a group based in the southern Philippines that has engaged in bombings as well as kidnappings of Western tourists and missionaries for ransom since the early 1990s.The attack occurred on a remote island in the country’s south. Most of the Philippines is under quarantine to stem the spread of coronavirus that has infected nearly 6,000 people and killed more than 380 nationwide.
The military have since mounted operations to free hostages held by Abu Sayyaf, including crew members of foreign cargo vessels abducted in Sulu waters.
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