Marawi Seige

Philippines to extend martial law in south until year end

Although opposition legislators questioned government officials for hours on the legality of the move, the vote was largely a foregone conclusion as Duterte enjoys majorities in both houses of Congress.

Philippines military officials say Marawi City siege may end soon

The authorities in the Philippines have hit the rebels' logistics hard, cutting off key supplies and seizing large amounts of weapons and explosives.

General leading Philippine battle in Marawi City relieved of command

A military spokesman said the deadline to completely free Marawi of armed elements cannot be met because militants had taken civilians as hostages, using women and children as human shields.

Philippine security forces in control of most of Marawi city

The violence that began last week has killed dozens. Though most people have left, those still trapped are worried about being intercepted by militants at checkpoints on routes out of the city.