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Reuters: Philippines urges Islamist rebels to surrender as battle enters eighth day
The Philippine military urged Islamist militants occupying a southern city to turn themselves in on Tuesday, the eighth day of a push by security forces using armored vehicles and firing rockets from helicopters to eliminate the gunmen.
The government says it is close to retaking Marawi from the Islamic State-linked Maute group, which seized parts of the city after a failed attempt by security forces to capture Isnilon Hapilon, the militants' so-called emir of Southeast Asia.
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Fear, confusion as Philippine Muslim city burns -- AFP
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Civilians flee fighting in southern Philippines -- DW
Philippines: ISIL fighters 'could be infiltrating' Marawi evacuees -- Euronews
Militants attacking Marawi in Philippines say they want to be part of Islamic State -- News.com.au
Philippine army battles to contain Isis attacks from spreading to second city -- The Guardian
ISIS-Linked Militants in Philippines Plotted to Set Marawi Ablaze -- NBC/AP
As foreigners fight in the Philippines, a new hub for Islamic State -- Reuters
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