Voice of America: Philippines Muslim Rebel Chief Pursuing Peace After Decades of War

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Philippines Muslim Rebel Chief Pursuing Peace After Decades of War Nov 5th 2012, 10:44 In October, the leader of the Philippines' largest Muslim rebel group signed a preliminary peace accord with the government, aimed at ending decades of war that have killed some 120,000 people. When Murad Ebrahim was 21, he quit school and joined Muslim rebels fighting against the government.  His older brother, then his guardian, was not happy with the decision, Murad tells VOA. "I feel the necessity at that time, that maybe what came into mind is schooling can wait, but this ... Media files: BCE183CB-4FCB-446B-AAFA-75281F5DC5BD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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