The Philippines - Mar 4

At least 70 armed members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have broken away from the bandit group and formed a new faction, says a military official of the Philippines. However, critics remain skeptical and feel that this is a move by the military to divert attention from the Mamasapano massacre, which saw the killing of 44 police commandos on January 25. Officials insist that such is not the case.

Source: The Manila Times