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Fifteen fishermen killed in attack in southern Philippines
Jan 24, 2012, 3:19 GMT
Manila - Gunmen killed 15 fishermen in an attack at sea in the southern Philippines, a military spokesman said Tuesday.
Three fishermen were also wounded Monday off Sibago Island, which is part of Basilan province, 900 kilometres south of Manila.
The fishermen were aboard three boats when the suspects opened fire on them, Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said.
Cabangbang said the navy dispatched teams to pursue the perpetrators and police were investigating.
Attacks by pirates and Muslim rebels against fishing boats and commercial vessels are a problem in southern Philippine waters.
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