US war against Filipino Muslim rebels? BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | US troops 'to fight' in Philippines Defence officials in Washington say that hundreds of US troops are to join national forces on combat missions against rebels in the Philippines.
Special forces soldiers - supported if needed by marines - will be used in an offensive against the rebel Islamic group Abu Sayyaf on the southern island of Jolo, the officials said.
Special forces soldiers - supported if needed by marines - will be used in an offensive against the rebel Islamic group Abu Sayyaf on the southern island of Jolo, the officials said.
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