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Army to use tractors instead of tanks in new move

By Kali at 04/01/07 10:20

The army has announced that bulldozers and tractors rather than tanks will start rolling this month onto Jolo island, where Philippine troops will focus more on humanitarian activities and less on fighting after a successful eight-month ground offensive against the country's fiercest Muslim rebel group.

Original source: Reuters. Philippines shifts tactics against Muslim militants

Army to use tractors instead of tanks in new move

The army has announced that bulldozers and tractors rather than tanks will start rolling this month onto Jolo island, where Philippine troops will focus more on humanitarian activities and less on fighting after a successful eight-month ground offensive against the country's fiercest Muslim rebel group.

Original source: Reuters. Philippines shifts tactics against Muslim militants