Martial Law Comes to Mindanao

Glimpses of the Philippines’ offensive against militants in Marawi City.
By Jeoffrey Maitem
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the southern Philippines in response to a burst of militant activity. Islamic State-linked militants had taken full control of Marawi City in Mindanao.
The military reported that 13 soldiers, two policemen, and 41 militants had been killed so far since the battle to retake Marawi City from the militants started on May 22. Around 45 soldiers were also wounded.
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Source: http://thediplomat.com/

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