Philippines declares state of emergency after massacre of at least 46 people
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The government of the Philippines has declared a state of emergency in parts of the south after a massacre of at least 46 people, including 12 journalists. Press freedom groups have condemned the attack as the worst in history and express skepticism that those responsible will be brought to justice.
As more bodies were uncovered from the location of a massacre on the southern island of Mindanao Tuesday, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a state of emergency.
That allows the police and military to impose a curfew and conduct random searches as they hunt for those who carried out the attack.
Speaking on national television, Mrs. Arroyo said she is sending military leaders and the head of the national police to oversee the operation.
“No effort will be spared to bring justice to the victims and hold the perpetrators accountable to the full limit of the law,” said Mrs. Arroyo.
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