All hostages rescued in Philippines
(VOVWORLD) -The last 20 Filipino hostages held by the IS-linked Maute group were rescued on Sunday. Colonel Romeo Brawner, in a press briefing, said there are no more hostages.
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Filipino soldiers patrol in Marawi. (Photo: Reuters)
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After 5 months controlling the southern city of Marawi, Philippines, more than 900 terrorists have been killed, including leaders Isnilon Hapilo and Omar Maute. Meanwhile, 165 government forces have been killed, in addition to at least 100 civilians.