Islamists flee Philippines prison after militants' raid

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Source: BBC

A group of suspected Islamic militants have attacked a jail in the southern Philippines, freeing at least 31 prisoners, prison officials say.

Two people, including a prison guard, are believed to have been killed during a gunfight as the prisoners escaped.

Basilan island's Vice Governor Al Rasheed Sakalahul told the Associated Press the gunmen had wanted to free Muslim guerrillas held in the jail.

He said other inmates had also escaped during the attack early on Sunday.


Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8410364.stm

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