Philippines communist rebels end ceasefire but still support peace talks
Protracted guerrilla warfare has killed tens of thousands of people
New People's Army rebels terminate unilateral ceasefire
Government, communist rebels will not abandon peace talks
Defence Minister says government truce will hold
MANILA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The Maoist-led rebel group in the Philippines said on Wednesday it was terminating a unilateral ceasefire it declared five months ago and resuming a protracted guerrilla warfare that has killed tens of thousands of people.
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