Duterte declared Marawi liberated following key deaths

Filipino soldiers conduct patrol next to bombed-out buildings in the ruined city of Marawi, southern Philippines.

Filipino soldiers conduct patrol next to bombed-out buildings in the ruined city of Marawi, southern Philippines. Source: AAP

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Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte (rod-REE-go doo-TAIR-tay) has declared victory over IS-linked militants in the embattled city of Marawi. The city has been embroiled in nearly five months of fierce fighting.

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