8 Die in Philippines Clashes

World | January 10, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
8 Die in Philippines Clashes Heavily armed communist guerrillas of the New People's Army (NPA). 8 people were killed as communist insurgents launched a new wave of attacks in the Philippines. Photo by AFP

Eight people were killed as communist insurgents launched a new wave of attacks in the Philippines, including an attempted raid on a power plant and the burning of a telecommunications tower, the military said. The attacks came as the spokesman of the communist New People's Army (NPA) declared that they would no longer pursue peace talks with the government of President Gloria Arroyo and would instead wait for her successor.

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