Armed Muslim Group in Philippines Plans Appeal to International Bodies

(15 Oct 08 - RV) Muslim rebels in the Philippines today said they will take their case to the United Nations and Organization of the Islamic Conference, after the country’s Supreme Court declared the draft accord to grant minority Muslims expanded self-rule in their southern homeland unconstitutional. International Red Cross spokesperson Iolanda Jaquemet is in Mindanao, and says what people really need is to go back to a normal life...