Philippines: September 9, 2002

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A weekend of violence left eight soldiers and 14 rebels dead on Jolo. The Abu Sayyaf holding seven hostages managed to escape army patrols. The government vows to increase its efforts in the south until Abu Sayyaf and other kidnap gangs are put out of business.

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