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161 suspects in Philippine massacre: police

At least 161 people are suspected of having directly participated in a political massacre in the southern Philippines, the nation's police chief said on Wednesday.

Updated on: Dec 9, 2009, 08:36:02 IST
AFP | By , Manila
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At least 161 people are suspected of having directly participated in a political massacre in the southern Philippines, the nation's police chief said on Wednesday.

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"We have so far identified 161 suspects who directly participated in the gruesome massacre," Philippines National Police Director General Jesus Verzosa told reporters.

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