Two Sulu clans end long-standing feud with peace covenant
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Two Sulu clans end long-standing feud with peace covenant

Two feuding clans in the Philippine province of Sulu have signed a peace covenant, ending their long-standing conflict. The clans pledged to set aside past grievances and pursue peace, reconciliation, unity, and harmony.

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