Own gov’t advises Aussies to avoid parts of Mindanao By Michaela P. del Callar 02/08/2012

Own gov’t advises Aussies to avoid parts of Mindanao

By Michaela P. del Callar 02/08/2012

The Australian government yesterday advised its nationals staying in western and central Mindanao to leave at once due to what it called a high threat of terrorism and kidnapping in these areas.

Australians were discouraged from travelling to Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Cotabato City, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Saranggani, Misamis Occidental, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Sulu Archipelago and surrounding waters “due to the very high threat of terrorist attack, kidnapping, violent crime and violent clashes between armed groups.”.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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