Philippines Signs Landmark Deal To End Muslim Uprising -- BBC
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebel group in the Philippines has signed a peace deal with the government that brings an end to one of Asia's longest and deadliest conflicts.
President Benigno Aquino and rebel leaders attended the signing ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila.
Thousands of people have been killed over four decades of separatist fighting in the south of the country.
Talks on the deal began in 2001 and a ceasefire has been in place since 1997.
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3 comments:
I thought MILF stood for something else! Alex
LOL. We are not going there Alex.
"I thought MILF stood for something else! Alex" Not with the picture above!
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