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Number of Filipinos fleeing Sabah reaches 4,771

Number of Filipinos fleeing Sabah reaches 4,771

NONE The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports that its gov't is assisting the families who have fled.
Azzimudie still in Sabah, claims Sulu sultanate

Azzimudie still in Sabah, claims Sulu sultanate

NONE According to a spokesperson, Azzimudie is still in Sabah, where he has continued to evade Malaysian security forces.
Only 22 of 38 nabbed off isle are members of sultan's army

Only 22 of 38 nabbed off isle are members of sultan's army

NONE They were arrested off Tawi-Tawi as they returned from Sabah on Wednesday, says the spokesperson for the Sulu sultanate.
Sulu 'princess' tweetfest stirs mixed emotions

Sulu 'princess' tweetfest stirs mixed emotions

NONE Princess Jacel Kiram began using the handle @jacelkiram yesterday and, as of this posting, already had 2,057 followers.
Philippine navy intercepts 35 more armed Sulus

Philippine navy intercepts 35 more armed Sulus

NONE It seizes firearms and ammunition from suspected followers of the Sulu sultanate who were intercepted in Tawi-Tawi.
Manila abruptly drops subpoena against 'sultan'

Manila abruptly drops subpoena against 'sultan'

UPDATED 6.30PM The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation says the subpoenas were withdrawn to save the Sulu sultan from embarassment.
Azzimudie 'alive', family disowns 'disengagement'

Azzimudie 'alive', family disowns 'disengagement'

NONE His aide says although the family had okayed the dialogue, it was the Philippine interior secretary who cited 'disengagement'.
UN sec-gen meets M'sian envoy on Sabah crisis

UN sec-gen meets M'sian envoy on Sabah crisis

ban ki moon Efforts should be made to ensure that human rights will be respected and loss of life prevented, the M'sian envoy was told.
Jamalul's wife deplores exhumations of Sulu fighters

Jamalul's wife deplores exhumations of Sulu fighters

NONE Fatima Kiram says the act is ‘unislamic’ and scoffs at suggestions Malaysia is seeking to extradite Jamalul Kiram III.
UN sec-gen urges dialogue on Sabah

UN sec-gen urges dialogue on Sabah

NONE UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has urged an end to violence and the start of a dialogue to end the conflict in Sabah.