An intense firefight between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and members of the Maute Group started late afternoon on Tuesday in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, amid fear of local residents that a “great war” will come to the city.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it initiated the firefight after receiving reports on the presence of armed men in the city. The intelligence community said the bandits took over Amai Pakpak Medical Hospital and hoisted the Islamic State black flag around 2:40 p.m.
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