Government security forces conduct military deployment exercises in Mindanao. Photo AFPPhilippines Captures 'Rebel Base' -- BBC News
Troops in the Philippines have seized a separatist camp and killed 30 rebels on Mindanao island, the military says.
The army said its soldiers found large caches of weapons and ammunition when they entered the base at the end of days of fighting.
However, the rebels of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are reported to have denied the military's claims.
Hundreds have died and many thousands have been displaced on Mindanao since peace talks foundered in August 2008.
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