The Battle For The Philippine City Of Marawi Between The Army And Islamic State Militants -- News Updates June 26, 2017

DW: Philippines resume 'offensive operations' against militants

Philippine authorities have vowed to end the Islamist uprising in Marawi City "at the soonest time possible." Human rights groups have warned that martial law could pave the way for serious abuses by the armed forces.

Philippine armed forces on Monday relaunched a military intervention against so-called "Islamic State" (IS)-allied militants in the southern city of Marawi following a brief "humanitarian pause" to mark the Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr.

"Our offensive operations have resumed and will continue so we can liberate Marawi City at the soonest time possible," said army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera. "We are focused and committed, and we will accomplish our mission."

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The Battle For The Philippine City Of Marawi Between The Army And Islamic State Militants -- News Updates

June 26, 2017
Philippines VP visits refugees fleeing fighting, Duterte unseen in days -- Reuters
AFP on operations vs Maute: We are winning -- PhilStar
Fighting resumes in Marawi after Eid ceasefire -- Al Jazeera
Philippine envoys talk with Islamist militant leader during brief truce -- Reuters
Fleeing ISIS in the Philippines: 'I will never go back to Marawi' -- CNN
'Terrorist matriarch' emerges as kingpin behind Islamic State assault on Philippines city -- The Telegraph
Philippines: IS funded siege through Malaysian militant -- AP
Australian Spy Planes to Help Tackle Islamist Threat in Philippines -- VOA
Bloodied and broken: Rising toll of Philippines' war with ISIS -- Euan McKirdy and Ivan Watson, CNN