100 more US soldiers are being sent to the southern Phillipines, on a "training mission." I believe we've had some troops there for some time; at least since October, anyway. Islamist rebels are still holding Martin and Gracia Burnham, the American couple taken hostage in May, whom they have threatened with beheading. I think it's a bit odd that there has been so little coverage of this hostage situation. Or maybe I just missed it while I was in England?
Posted by Dr. Frank at January 11, 2002 12:13 AM | TrackBack