US to help Philippines fight Muslim separatists

US military advisors are to provide training to Philippine soldiers fighting the Muslim Abu Sayyaf guerrilla movement in the south of their country.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2001 - 12:23

US military advisors are to provide training to Philippine soldiers fighting the Muslim Abu Sayyaf guerrilla movement in the south of their country.

The advisors will offer intelligence co-operation and supply equipment as well as training the 7,000 troops who are currently stationed in the Abu Sayyaf stronghold on Basilan Island.

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Courts War on Terrorism Place: Abu Sayyaf Place: Basilan island Place: south-western Philippines Place: Afghanistan Event: Abu Sayyaf guerrilla movement Organisation: US Organisation: Philippines Organisation: Muslim Organisation: America Organisation: Islam

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