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Manila pulls troops out of Iraq

Angelo de la Cruz

Filipino peacekeepers headed home July 19 from Iraq after the Philippines pledged to withdraw its troops in response to a demand by Iraqi insurgents threatening to behead a Filipino hostage.

The kidnappers holding Filipino truck driver Angelo de la Cruz said they would release him if all Philippine peacekeepers were withdrawn before the end of the month.

The Philippine decision to withdraw its 51 troops earlier than their scheduled Aug. 20 departure has been criticized by Manila's allies, who said it would encourage terrorists and endanger other coalition members in Iraq.

De la Cruz was freed July 20.

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