Philippines Air Strikes: Many Flee Mindanao Bombing -- BBCThousands of Filipinos have fled an army offensive against Muslim guerrillas and criminal gangs in the south of the country.
The armed forces said they had launched air strikes for a second day on what they called a renegade faction of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
More than 10,000 people fled homes in three remote towns in Zamboanga Sibugay province, officials said.
Spokesmen said troops had encountered heavy resistance on the ground.
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More News On The Philippine Conflict With Islamic Militants
More than 16,000 people flee from Philippine offensive, clashes between troops, Muslim rebels -- Washington Post/AP
Thousands flee Philippine army offensive in south -- Reuters
Philippine clashes displace thousands -- Al Jazeera
Philippine Air Force steps up air strikes -- Inquirer News
Philippine military bombs southern Muslim rebels -- BBC
Thousands flee as Philippine bombs Moro fighters -- World Bulletin
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