Screen shot from a video showing IS-linked groups planning their siege of Marawi. Isnilon Hapilon, allegedly the IS’ ‘emir’ for the Philippines, is at the center.

Did the MILF let the IS-linked groups undertake their plan to take over Marawi City, or even help them, to remind government that it has to rush a peace agreement with it, so it could take over responsibility for peace and order in the “Bangsamoro” territory that would most likely include Marawi City?

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