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Philippine escalation may spark wider war
So then, logically, could Philippine surrender spark a narrower war?
As Philippine Armed Forces (AFP) - advised by US military personnel - move against insurgents in the southern Philippines, there is the danger that the clashes could ignite more violence in the restive region. However the offensive could lead to large-scale fighting, as two larger militia groups opposed to the government have exchanged fire with the army in recent weeks.
Good backgrounder on operations in the Philippines, but the "fears" are tedious.

Posted by: ryuge 2007-08-23
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