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'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first elections

'Palpable tension' as Philippines Muslim region holds first electionsWorldPing

A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first parliamentary elections on Monday, seen as a crucial step in the long quest for self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence.

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