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This mosque was the site of one of the first battles between ISIL and government forces in Marawi, southern Philippines, in May. As government forces retreated, the armed group took over the city.
This mosque was the site of one of the first battles between ISIL and government forces in Marawi, southern Philippines, in May. As government forces retreated, the armed group took over the city. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
After five months of aerial bombardments and close-quarter fighting between ISIL and government forces, the city of Marawi lies in ruins. The government estimates it will take more than $1 billion to
After five months of aerial bombardments and close-quarter fighting between ISIL and government forces, the city of Marawi lies in ruins. The government estimates it will take more than $1bn to rebuild the city. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
On May 23, hundreds of armed supporters of ISIL surprised the Philippine government and took over Marawi city in the country’s south. Spray painted messages show the group’s aim - to forge an Islamic
On May 23, hundreds of armed supporters of ISIL surprised the Philippine government and took over Marawi city in the country’s south. Spray painted messages show the group's aim - to forge an Islamic caliphate for ISIL in Southeast Asia. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
Smoke from heavy fighting billows across Marawi city. The centre of town was decimated as Philippine forces tried to retake the city.
Smoke from heavy fighting billows across Marawi city. The centre of town was decimated as Philippine forces tried to retake the city. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
A platoon of Philippine soldiers patrols through the wreckage of downtown Marawi. Months of aerial and ground bombardment between the government and ISIL forces have reduced the city to rubble.
A platoon of Philippine soldiers patrols through the wreckage of downtown Marawi. Months of aerial and ground bombardment between the government and ISIL forces have reduced the city to rubble. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
A squad of Philippine troops leaves the battlefield in Marawi for a few hours break. Soldiers spent five months on the frontlines engaging ISIL fighters in a bid to recapture the city.
A squad of Philippine troops leaves the battlefield in Marawi for a few hours break. Soldiers spent five months on the frontlines engaging ISIL fighters in a bid to recapture the city. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
This woman is one of the 300,000 residents who fled Marawi city when ISIL laid siege to the town in May. Many now live in tight quarters in evacuation centres spread throughout the region
This woman is one of the 300,000 residents who fled Marawi city when ISIL laid siege to the town in May. Many now live in tight quarters in evacuation centres spread throughout the region. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
Young children wash themselves outside an evacuation centre near Marawi. The government can’t say how long it will take to rebuild the city and when residents can return home.
Young children wash themselves outside an evacuation centre near Marawi. The government cannot say how long it will take to rebuild the city and when residents can return home. [Steve Chao/Al Jazeera]
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Gaining ground: The battle for Marawi

Philippines forces have taken back Marawi City, but fears of another ISIL assault weigh on residents as they rebuild.

Published On 30 Oct 2017
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