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Philippines

NPR
Published September 16, 2000 at 11:00 PM CDT

There is still no news on the fate of 19 hostages held by a Muslim rebel group on the Philippine island of Jolo. Philippine president Joseph Estrada launched a military attack on the island two days ago. Clay Chandler of the Washington Post speaks to host Jacki Lyden from Manila about the surprise military move.

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