Philippine army and Islamic State-aligned a group clash.

Philippine troops engaged in a gunbattle with Muslim militants, resulting in at least eight deaths, including six soldiers and two rebels. The encounter took place in a foggy hinterland in the south, near Munai town in Lanao del Norte province. Military officials reported that the troops were hunting militants from the Dawlah Islamiyah, a small armed group affiliated with the Islamic State group. Four other soldiers were wounded during the army offensive against the group.

February 19, 2024
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