Indonesians allegedly involved in southern Philippines’ insurgency
About 38 Indonesian citizens were alleged to involve in militant activities in Marawi city in Philippine southern island of Mindanao, according to Indonesian national police spokesperson Setyo Wasisto.
Philippine officers in a campaign against militant groups in Lanao Del Sur on May 25 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – About 38Indonesian citizens were alleged to involve in militant activities in Marawicity in Philippine southern island of Mindanao, according to Indonesiannational police spokesperson Setyo Wasisto.
The suspects comprised of 37 men and 1 woman.Among them, four were supposed to be dead, 12 were deported to Indonesia while22 remained in the Philippines.
Previously, Philippine police revealed that sevenIndonesian nationals were in the wanted list for allegedly involving inactivities of the Islamic State (IS) group -linked Maute militant group.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte imposedmartial law in Mindanao island to mid-July, after the violence erupted inMarawi on May 23 as security forces attempted to capture Isnilon Hapilon, acommander of the Abu Sayyaf group and leader of a branch of IS group in the Philippines.
The fight between government forces and Mautegroup is still ongoing. To date, over 100 people were killed in the violence,including 16 civilians.-VNA
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Philippine officers in a campaign against militant groups in Lanao Del Sur on May 25 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) 
