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February 2025

History 101: The 2013 Lahad Datu Intrusion: A Detailed Account of Events

Sulu Lahad Datu Intrusion Military National Security

The intrusion began in February 2013 when 235 militants from the self-proclaimed Royal Security Forces of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo landed in Lahad Datu, Sabah, . Their objective was to assert the territorial claim of the Sultanate of Sulu over eastern Sabah. The standoff escalated into a violent conflict, resulting in a decisive response from the Malaysian and police. Throughout the operation, 68 militants were killed, and the remaining insurgents were either captured or repelled. Image source: Lelarentaka

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