A group of American and Filipino troops was ambushed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Al Barka, Basilan on Monday. Two Filipino soldiers were killed while four others were wounded.

Col. Carlito Galvez, commander of the 104th Brigade, reported the incident on Tuesday but he pointed out that the A­mericans did not join the melee and immediately withdrew after the initial volley of gunfire.

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