Bombings kill at least 21 in southern Philippines
(VOVWORLD) - Twin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 21 people and wounded 71, security officials said, days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming “yes” vote.
 The Catholic Church where two bombs exploded in Jolo, Sulu province on the southern island of Mindanao on January 27 2019. (Photo: AFP) |
The first explosion went off inside the cathedral in Jolo, and was followed by a second blast in the car park outside, killing military and civilians. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.