Security Forces Engage Suspected Islamist Militants, Zamboanga Sibugay
Category: Instability
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/21/2017 (Philippines) - Media reports indicate that at least one suspected Islamist militant was killed on Thursday, 21 September, in a clash with security forces near the town of Naga, in Zamboanga Sibugay province. Security forces engaged at least seven suspected militants in an extended gunfight, which left at least one militant dead. Operations have been launched in the area to apprehend the suspected militants who escaped from the scene of the encounter.
Travellers should be aware that a recently-extended state of emergency remains in place across Mindanao and are advised to heed any directives issued by security forces and local authorities. Those with operations in the region area are advised to review security and contingency measures in light of the militant threat to ensure they remain commensurate to the local threat environment.
Copyright © 2024 Drum Cussac
Related
News Alerts and Safety Profiles are provided strictly for informational purposes and contain the best available data at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, the information in this report has not been independently verified and HTH Worldwide therefore accepts no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies in such information and any such liability is expressly denied, and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made. Documents may be amended or withdrawn at any time without cause.