Marawi

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte defends troops on looting in Marawi siege

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday rejected allegations by a rights group that troops engaged in looting during the bloody battle against Islamic State followers in the southern city of Marawi.

Nov 21, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Pro-IS militants continue fierce fight in Philippines' Marawi

Islamic State (IS)-linked militants were putting up fierce resistance as government forces continued a bloody offensive to retake the southern Philippine city of Marawi, an army commander said on Sunday.

Oct 15, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Philippines says some rebels ready to surrender as troops advance in Marawi

The surrender offer came after a renewed, if short-lived, effort by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start back-channel talks with militants, with a former Marawi mayor Omar Solitario Ali to have acted as an intermediary.

Sep 11, 2017, 18:44 PM IST

Pentagon may boost support to Philippine counter-IS ops: Official

The US has for years provided intel to the Philippines and has between 300 and 500 special operations and regular forces stationed in the country.

Aug 08, 2017, 21:42 PM IST

More attacks likely in Southeast Asia after Marawi: Report

The Philippines military has defended the use of air strikes in its offensive, noting that militant snipers positioned on top of buildings made it difficult for ground troops to make headway in the dense urban environment.

Jul 21, 2017, 17:21 PM IST

Philippine air strike on rebels kills two soldiers, injures several

More than 500 people have been killed, including 389 militants, 90 members of the security forces, and 39 civilians, since the fighting erupted. About 260,000 residents have been displaced.

Jul 12, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

Philippine air strikes target high-rise snipers

Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera said this was the reason the government was using air strikes against the militants despite the massive damage it may cause in the city of Marawi.

Jul 08, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to jail martial law critics

Duterte declared military rule across the region of Mindanao, home to about 20 million people, in late May to quell what he said was a fast-growing threat from the Islamic State (IS) group there.

Jul 02, 2017, 11:19 AM IST

Philippines says death toll in rebel-held town could rise ''significantly''

A toll of 27 Marawi residents killed was only what the authorities could independently confirm and a "significant number" of dead had been seen by those who had escaped fighting between insurgents and government forces, said military spokesman Restituto Padilla.

Jun 28, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Muslims in Southeast Asia mark end of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is a time for fasting, family and discipline, when believers abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn until sunset.

Jun 25, 2017, 15:29 PM IST

US wanted terror leader may have fled Philippine city

An attempt by government troops to arrest Hapilon in Marawi on May 23 triggered a rampage by Islamist militants flying black IS flags and backed by some foreign fighters who seized parts of the mainly Muslim city.

Jun 24, 2017, 18:18 PM IST

United States wanted terror leader may have fled to Philippine city: Army

Isnilon Hapilon, a veteran Filipino militant said to be the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Southeast Asia, has not been seen in the battle zone in Marawi City, said Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, head of the military's Western Mindanao Command.

Jun 24, 2017, 11:22 AM IST