Members of the Filipino armed Christian group Reformed Ilaga Movement march as they convene in a remote village in north Cotabato, southern Philippines August 27, 2008. The group on Wednesday warned Muslim rebels to stop their harassment against civilians or face the consequence of their actions. REUTERS/Stringer (PHILIPPINES) More Than 180 Killed In Philippine Fighting-Army -- Reuters
MANILA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Civilian casualties are mounting in the southern Philippines, where fighting between the army and Muslim guerrillas has killed at least 187 people in the past 10 days, the military and a human rights official said on Wednesday.
The military said about 60 civilians were killed in attacks by renegade Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters on towns in the south and in mortar shelling. In addition, 110 rebels and 17 soldiers died, officers said.
Leila de Lima, head of the Commission on Human Rights, told reporters at least 20 civilians were killed in one town on Sunday as the military pursued guerrillas responsible for the attacks.
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