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| Philippine 'poll' deaths reach 52 | Philippine 'poll' deaths reach 52 |
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| The death toll from a politically motivated attack in the southern Philippines has now risen to 52, after six more bodies were recovered. | The death toll from a politically motivated attack in the southern Philippines has now risen to 52, after six more bodies were recovered. |
| Police said the bodies were dug out from a shallow grave near where earlier bodies had been found. | Police said the bodies were dug out from a shallow grave near where earlier bodies had been found. |
| The victims were killed as they were travelling to file nomination papers for elections next May. | The victims were killed as they were travelling to file nomination papers for elections next May. |
| The dead include the wife and sisters of one of the candidates, and at least 13 journalists who were with them. | |
| It is one of the worst incidents of pre-poll violence in the Philippines. | It is one of the worst incidents of pre-poll violence in the Philippines. |
| Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has declared a state of emergency in two provinces on the island of Mindanao to allow police to search for the gunmen. | Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has declared a state of emergency in two provinces on the island of Mindanao to allow police to search for the gunmen. |
| Suspicion has fallen on a rival clan that has effectively ruled the province unopposed for years. | Suspicion has fallen on a rival clan that has effectively ruled the province unopposed for years. |
| Are you in the Philippines? What is your reaction to the attack? You can send us your views using the form below: | Are you in the Philippines? What is your reaction to the attack? You can send us your views using the form below: |
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