[GLOBAL PHOTO] Philippines Martial Law

By Park Sae-jin Posted : June 1, 2017, 16:00 Updated : June 1, 2017, 16:00

[EPA / Yonhap]


Filipino government troops apprehend two males spotted inside the conflict area as fighting between Islamist militants and government forces continues in Marawi City, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, 01 June 2017. According to news reports, at least 104 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict, including militants, security forces, and civilians. The clashes began on 23 May when a military operation failed to capture Isnilon Hapilon, the leader of the extremist group Abu Sayyaf who was being safeguarded by members of the Maute Group, both groups pledged alliance to the so-called Islamic State (IS or ISIS, ISIL). Philippine President Rodrigo Duarte declared martial law for the island of Mindanao on the same day that the conflict emerged. 







 
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