THE recent violent incidents in Jolo, Sulu and the confusing statements of military and civilian officials about the current situation crystallize how far the nation remains from achieving true peace and stability in our historic Sulu archipelago.

The situation exploded first on Monday, August 24 when two bomb explosions struck Jolo, killing several soldiers and wounding other military personnel and civilians despite the ongoing tight security being enforced by the military in the province because of persistent threats and attacks by Abu Sayyaf militants.

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