Scars of Marawi siege linger as Philippines poll nears

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Scars of Marawi siege linger as Philippines poll nears

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The 2017 Marawi siege in the Philippines involved intense house-to-house combat between the military and gunmen linked to the Islamic State group. As Philippine elections near, the lasting impacts of this conflict remain a significant issue.

The Philippine military and gunmen linked to the Islamic State group fought brutal house-to-house battles in 2017.

World Security Conflict Politics Marawi siege Philippines military Islamic State house-to-house combat Philippine elections conflict aftermath

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