Security increased in Philippines

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Updated September 22, 2009 20:42:18

Security forces in the Philippines are bracing themselves for further attacks by Islamist militants after fierce clashes claimed 32 lives.

The two days of fighting on Jolo island, a stronghold of the Al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group, is the second major battle between the two sides in less than a month.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Julkipli Wadi, Institute of Islamic Studies, Philippines University

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