Скачать или смотреть Malaysia bombs armed Filipino group in Sabah: a timeline

Originally published March 7, 2013


The standoff in Sabah has spiraled from a firefight between Malaysian security forces and followers of the sultan of Sulu who landed in the village of Tanduao, Lahad Datu town, since February 9, into a war. At least 1,000 militants from Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi were reported to sail to Sabah to reinforce members after the Malaysian forces unleashed air strikes and mortar attacks on nearly 200 Filipinos occupying the village on Tuesday. The latest assault on the village in Lahad Datu, has so far killed 27 people, including 19 gunmen and 8 Malaysian police officers.
The lengthy standoff first turned into violence in Tanduo that left 12 of the Filipinos and two Malaysian forces dead on March 1st. Another gun battle took place on March 2nd in the town of Semporna, killed 6 gunmen and two police officers. More militants were poised to land in Sabah to fight for the cause.
Reuters reported that the group is demanding recognition and an increased payment from Malaysia for their claim as the rightful owners of Sabah, part of Borneo island and which the sultanate leased to British colonialists in the 19th century.

RUNDOWN
SHOWS:
1. Filipinos sailing to the state of Sabah, Malaysia
2. A militant on a map shows he is besieged by Malaysian army
3. Militants walking across road closure, they are fired by ambushed Malaysian forces
4. Gunfire is exchanged in Semporna
5. Reporters at a hotel in Felda Sahabat 16 hear explosions and see two helicopters fly by
6. Map shows more boats carrying Filipinos are approaching Sabah

VOICEOVER (in English):
(Footage Filipino 1.33-39) "The standoff in Sabah between Malaysian security forces that began on February 9 when followers of the Sultan of Sulu landed in the village of Tanduao has now developed into a full scale war."

(Animation) "Followers of the Sultan of Sulu had been encamped in the village of Tanduao, Lahad Datu town since landing there by boat on February 9."

(Footage Reuters 1 0.24-29)
"The standoff turned violent on March 1 when gun battles erupted, leaving 12 Filipino gunmen and two Malaysian security force members dead."

"In a second encounter on March 2, gunfire was exchanged in the town of Semporna. Six gunmen and two Malaysian police officers were killed."

"Reporters at a hotel in Felda Sahabat 16 reported hearing explosions after Malaysian troops stormed the alleged Filipino camp killing 27 fighters." +(Footage Malaysian air force Hawk 24-28)

"Followers of the Sultan are now claiming that more people were travelling from Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi to Sabah to reinforce its members."



SOURCES: Reuters, Philstar
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/0...
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/201...

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