Fighting on the island flared up again in February 2005 when between 4,000 and 5,000 Philippine troops clashed with around 800 Islamist militants from the Abu Sayyaf group, along with followers of Nur Misuari.
As loitas na illa volveron estalar en febreiro de 2005, cando entre 4.000 e 5.000 soldados filipinos enfrontáronse con preto de 800 militantes islamitas do grupo Abu Sayyaf, xunto con seguidores de Nur Misuari.