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terrorism2 years ago

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Church Bombing in Philippines

ISIL has claimed responsibility for a bombing at a Catholic mass service in the southern Philippines, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. The explosion occurred at Mindanao State University, where pro-ISIL fighters led a five-month siege in 2017. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr condemned the attack, and there are indications of a foreign element involved. The United States State Department condemned the terrorist attack, and police are investigating two people of interest. Mindanao has long been plagued by violence due to armed separatist groups.

crimeincidents2 years ago

Deadly Explosion Rocks Catholic Mass in Philippines

An explosion during a Catholic mass service at Mindanao State University in the Philippines has killed three people and injured nine others. The governor of Lanao del Sur province condemned the "violent bombing" and expressed support for the victims and their families. The university has suspended classes and is providing assistance to those affected. Police are investigating the possibility that the explosion was carried out by pro-Islamic State militants, as Mindanao has been plagued by violence from Islamic rebel groups.

terrorism2 years ago

Deadly Blast Rocks Catholic Mass in Southern Philippines

Three people were killed and nine others injured in an explosion during a Catholic mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, southern Philippines. The authorities are investigating the incident, which is believed to be an act of terrorism. Security checkpoints have been set up, and one possible angle being pursued is revenge by pro-Islamic State militants. The university and local officials have condemned the attack.