ZAMBOANGA CITY: Government forces on Monday clashed with Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists at the town of Al-Barka in Basilan, a known stronghold of the notorious group tied to the Islamic State.

The military’s Western Mindanao Command confirmed the fighting, which started before sunrise, but there were no immediate reports of casualties from both sides.

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