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Philippine Navy personnel hurt in China coast guard baton attack
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Pia Lee-Brago
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A Philippine Navy sailor was injured after a Chinese coast guard crew attacked him with a wooden baton during a confrontation at Ayungin Shoal. The Philippine government has condemned the act as a violent and unlawful escalation in the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines - A Philippine Navy personnel stationed on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal was struck and injured in the head by a Chinese coast guard crew who - along with several others - tried to approach and possibly board the grounded vessel yesterday morning.
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