Troops in the Philippines Move to End Standoff With Rebels

Troops in the Philippines moved to retake the parts of Zamboanga City from rebel forces, on Saturday.

They made their move after the rebels broke a ceasefire that had been agreed to, on Friday.

Over a thousand soldiers have the rebels surrounded, but they've had to advance carefully as the rebels have over one hundred hostages.

At least fifty people have died in the six day confrontation.

The Moro National Liberation Front infiltrated the city on Monday, demanding greater autonomy for the region.

Previously, their leader had declared the area to be it's own Islamic nation.