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Tuesday, 27 November, 2001, 06:46 GMT

In pictures: Philippines hostage drama

Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines city of Zamboanga have taken a group of local residents hostage, after their base was attacked by the military.

They are threatening to kill the hostages unless the army allows them safe passage, but the BBC's South East Asia correspondent in Zamboanga says this is very unlikely.

Philippines troops take up their positions outside the base

Troops duck for cover

A man flees with his daughter

The hostages, their hands tied together, outside Nur Misuari's complex

A woman is released by the rebels

The woman is pulled away

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