Philippines: Ending clan wars crucial to sustaining peace in Muslim south
07 February 2023 |
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"Clan wars are what damage our communities the most," young men and women of the Muslim part of Mindanao tell DW. Conflict between families is driving intergenerational conflict and preventing girls from going to school.
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