Tag: Islamist militants

How militants pinned down troops in Marawi

With a grimace, Brig. Gen. Melquiades Ordiales of the 1st Marine Brigade…

September 26, 2017

Residents looks at a burning structure during early morning airstrikes by government forces in the continuing fight for Marawi city by Muslim militants Friday, June 23, 2017, in southern Philippines. The siege by militants aligned with the Islamic State group continues as it enters its second month Friday. (AP Photo/Linus Guardian Escandor II)

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8-hour truce declared in Marawi

An eight-hour ceasefire here allowing residents to celebrate the end of Ramadan…

June 26, 2017

Army: Hapilon may have fled Marawi

Isnilon Hapilon, one of America’s most wanted terrorists, may have escaped the…

June 25, 2017