June–July 2016 Sulu and Basilan clashes
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The Summer 2016 Sulu and Basilan clashes were armed conflicts that took place in two battlefronts on the southern islands of Mindanao, Philippines from 21 June to 12 July.
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June–July 2016 Sulu and Basilan clashes | |||||
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Part of Moro conflict | |||||
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Belligerents | |||||
Abu Sayyaf | |||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||
Rodrigo Duterte |
Isnilon Hapilon Furiji Indama | ||||
Units involved | |||||
| Abu Sayyaf militants | ||||
Strength | |||||
5,000 (all involved in clashes) |
about 200 in Sulu; about 200 in Basilan | ||||
Casualties and losses | |||||
2 killed, 45 wounded
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50 killed, 35 wounded
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