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Philippines cracks down on election murders
As voting season draws near, fears mount of assassinations of political figures by their rivals.
Last Modified: 13 Oct 2012 09:35

The government of the Philippines has pledged to disband dozens of private armies ahead of local elections next year.

Manila wants to make sure there is not a repeat of events in 2009, when nearly 60 people died in a massacre.

Non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch wants politicians to make sure the keep their promise.

Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Cotabato, southern Philippines.

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