US to back crackdown on Muslim separatists in Philippines

The schizophrenia in American foreign policy continues, but this is a positive step. From AFP, with thanks to Twostellas: MANILA – The United States will back President Gloria Arroyo in the fight against breakaway Muslim militant groups threatening fragile peace talks in the southern Philippines, its envoy to Manila said on Monday. US ambassador Francis … Continue reading US to back crackdown on Muslim separatists in Philippines