The details are sketchy, but the Associated Press is reporting American troops riding in a convoy were fired upon by suspected Muslim militants in the Philippines earlier this week. Here's the report in full [via AP]:
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says
American troops traveling in a Philippine army convoy came under fire
earlier this week from suspected Muslim militants, but there were no
casualties.
U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Rebecca Thompson says the
incident happened on Tuesday and that the U.S. military vehicle was
part of the logistics mission.
Philippine police said a militant
believed to be from the al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf group was killed in
the clash on southern Jolo island. Police say six Abu Sayyaf militants
ambushed the convoy in Indanan town.
Several dozens U.S. troops
are stationed on Jolo to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians
as well as counterterrorism support to Filipino forces battling the
militants.
