
Philippines ceasefire talks with rebels delayed
The Hague (AFP) April 2, 2017 - The start of Dutch-hosted ceasefire talks to end a four-decade insurgency waged by communist rebels in the Philippines has been delayed to Monday, mediators said.
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The Hague (AFP) April 2, 2017 - The start of Dutch-hosted ceasefire talks to end a four-decade insurgency waged by communist rebels in the Philippines has been delayed to Monday, mediators said.
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