Six Years Later, Philippines Attackers Still Not Punished

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warlord – n. a leader of a military group who is not officially recognized and who fights against other leaders, groups or governments

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registration – n. the act or process of entering names on an official list

bail – n. an amount of money given to a court to allow a prisoner to leave jail and return later for a trial

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