46 killed in Philippines fighting with Moros

Fighting between followers of Nur Misuari, a jailed politician and former separatist guerrilla leader, and troops was concentrated in four towns in Jolo, a stronghold of Islamic militants.

Thirteen soldiers were killed in a rebel ambush in the town of Patikul on Monday, Lieutenant Colonel Buenaventura Pascual said. Another soldier was killed in fighting in Panamao town the same day.

Also Monday two Muslim soldiers who were rebuilding a mosque as part of a civic project died in an attack in Parang, said Brigadier General Agustin Dema-ala.