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Philippine Muslim Extremists Stage Jailbreak

by VOA News

   Muslim extremists who support Islamic State have staged a jailbreak in
   the southern Philippines, freeing eight of their fellow radicals.

   Officials say at least 20 heavily armed members of the Maute militant
   group raided the jail in Marawi Saturday, allowing at least 15
   detainees who are not members of the group to also escape.

   The eight Maute members who escaped were recently arrested by soldiers
   who found a homemade bomb in the rebels' van at a security checkpoint.

   The Maute radicals have frequently been seen carrying the black flag of
   Islamic State.

   Some material for this report came from AP and AFP.