20 Islamic Militants Drop Guns And Surrender, Weakening Radical Grip On The Philippines
Ryan Pickrell
3:29 PM 09/23/2016
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A large group of Islamic militants surrendered Thursday in response to regular offensive military operations in the Southern Philippines, according to news outlets.
Twenty members of the Islamic State (IS)-linked Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) dropped their weapons and surrendered to the 104th Infantry Brigade in Sumisip, Basilan, reports CNN.
The surrendering fighters were members of the Sumisip ASG division under the leadership of Katatong Balaman (Tatong). When they turned themselves in to authorities, the militants handed over a collection of high-powered firearms, including M16 rifles, .30 caliber M1 Garand rifles, M79 grenade launchers, .45 caliber pistols, and homemade shotguns.
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