Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.

Reuters

June 12, 2017 16:51 IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte insists he did not seek US support in fight against Isis militants

Duterte claimed he was not aware until [US troops] arrived that the US had sent support to the fight against the insurgency in Marawi. The controversial president has taken a hostile stance towards the US in recent months, and has now vowed to eject US military trainers and advisers from the country.