JOLO ISLAND, Philippines, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Four Abu Sayyaf militants died in a battle with members of the Moro National Liberation Front early Tuesday in the Philippines' southern province of Sulu, military officials said. The encounter occurred on Jolo Island during ongoing talks between Abu Sayyaf and the one-time rebel group for the release of seven hostages, a military spokesman said. Maj. Felimon Tan, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Western Mindanao Command, said in a statement that Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Alhabsy Misaya fought with MNLF fighters in Kalingalang Caluang where some hostages are being kept. Tan said the MNLF operation and its efforts against the Abu Sayyaf were not sanctioned ...
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