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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 12 > Philippine troops take back villages

Philippine troops take back villages


August 12, 2008

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops regained control of two southern villages from Muslim rebels Monday as the number of Filipinos displaced in the fighting grew to 130,000, officials said. Government troops pressed ahead with a massive assault to clear 13 other villages. At least....

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