Sons of Abu Sayyaf

by jayr_patron | June 19, 2008 at 05:51 pm

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Below is a piece from an unnamed Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist. It seems that the government is fighting a losing battle--almost complacent with the killings of Abu Sayyaf leaders...only to be replaced by theirs sons. The cycle will continue unless the real issues are addressed; poverty, and religious tolerance.

Flashback to last week: When the news of the Drilon kidnapping spread, it was reported that many young people in parts of Sulu were lining up to join the Abu Sayyaf. The common reason: They wanted to share in the bounty of the expected ransom.

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