July 17, 2009Michael Yon: Philippines: Some Notes, Thoughts, and Observations
Amnesty for Abu Sayyaf Terrorist Group will send ‘terrible signal’
The Inquirer – Maila Ager
MANILA, Philippines — Three senators have strongly opposed the proposed granting of amnesty to Abu Sayyaf Group, saying this would only send a wrong signal to other “criminal elements.”
“Amnesty for Abu Sayyaf is a bad idea. They’re [...]
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Hudna Alert
MANILA, Philippnies - Due to the “extra care” exercised by the military during the month-long observance of Ramadan, rogue Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) units were able to rebuild their forces.
* Villagers take up arms against Philippine rebels Jihadists
Brigadier General Jorge Segovia, the Armed Forces’ assistant deputy chief of staff for operations, said this was the [...]
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