Hundreds flee Philippines city of Marawi amid Islamist attacks

Clashes between Islamist militants and government officials have left at least 82 people dead after fighting began on May 23. President Rodrigo Duerte has declared martial law across the southern third of the Philippines, and many residents of the city are now fleeing Marawi in search of a safer location.

Newsweek

• May 26, 2017 17:18 IST

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Clashes between Islamist militants and government officials have left at least 82 people dead after fighting began on May 23. President Rodrigo Duerte has declared martial law across the southern third of the Philippines, and many residents of the city are now fleeing Marawi in search of a safer location.