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LIVE updates: Martial Law in Mindanao

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May 30, 2017 | 2:30am
LIVE updates: Martial Law in Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in Mindanao following clashes between government forces and a group inspired by the so-called Islamic State in Marawi City.

Armed Forces chief of staff Eduardo Año said that the military has made advances in containing the weeklong siege of Marawi city.

Get live updates here.

 

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