The United Nations approved an additional $3 million as relief emergency fund for communities in Mindanao, which have been displaced by the recent fighting there between government forces and secessionist groups.

The recent armed conflict that affected communities in southern Philippines has been exacerbated by the torrential rains over the past weeks, the statement from the United Nations on Wednesday said.

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