JOLO (Philippines): From the air, this southern island and the other surrounding isles of the Sulu archipelago look idyllic with hectares of verdant forest surrounded by white sandy beaches.
But for most people living in the Philippines, the names Jolo and Sulu are associated with violence: Muslim rebels attacking military outposts and kidnapping people for ransom while political clans kill each other over election disputes.
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