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An investigation has examined the motives behind the 2013 intrusion into Lahad Datu, when armed followers of the Sulu Sultanate gathered at Kampung Tanduo. The gathering led to a deadly standoff, with local grievances and national election dynamics cited as factors. The findings shed light on an event that remains significant for residents of the district.
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An investigation examined the motives behind the 2013 intrusion into Lahad Datu. The event involved armed followers of the Sulu Sultanate gathering at Kampung Tanduo, leading to a deadly standoff. Factors cited included local grievances and national election dynamics.
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