Asia
Filipino illegal loggers pose deadly threat
More than 20 forest rangers killed in past two years, as authorities struggle to contain illegal activity.
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2012 11:50

The Philippines is one of the most dangerous places in the world for forest rangers.

More than 20 have been killed in just the past two years as authorities admit that they are struggling to control the threat from illegal loggers.

Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from the southern Philippines.

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