Friday, March 1, 2013

Malaysian Territorial Standoff With Filipino Followers Of A Muslim Clan Leader Turns Violent

Malaysian Territorial Standoff Turns Bloody -- Wall Street Journal

MANILA—A standoff turned bloody Friday between Malaysian security forces and Filipino followers of a Muslim clan leader claiming the Malaysian state of Sabah as part of the old Sultanate of Sulu. Twelve Filipinos were killed as well as two Malaysian police officers.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said the Filipino group shouldn't test his resolve to protect the sovereignty of his country.

Sabah Police Chief Hamza Taib said the fighting wasn't over in the village of Lahad Datu, where armed Filipino invaders landed about three weeks ago.

"We have tightened the cordon. There are about 80 to 100 armed people holed up. We want to end this as soon as possible," he said.

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More News On The Military Clash Between Malaysian Security Forces And Philippine Muslims

Sabah stand-off 'turns deadly' as clashes break out -- BBC
Philippine Muslims End Malaysia Standoff After Shootout -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Malaysian Incursion by Armed Filipinos Ends in Deadly Clash -- New York Times
Filipino clan says Malaysian police shot at them -- AP
14 killed in Malaysia-Philippine standoff -- AFP
Sabah assault: 15 dead -- Philippine Star
14 killed in clash at Malaysia-Philippine standoff -- Global Post
Malaysia raids Sabah village to end deadlock -- Al Jazeera

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