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Tag: marawi crisis

The Philippines 
July 20, 2017November 18, 2017

The Foreigners Fighting in Marawi

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1773 Views featured, isis philippines, islamic state, marawi crisis, Maute group

The crisis in Marawi City is nearing its second month, yet the fighting rages on. One of the main impasse the Armed Forces of

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The Philippines 
July 7, 2017November 18, 2017

To Liberate a City by Destroying It

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1034 Views Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, marawi crisis, Maute group

It has been a month and two weeks since the start of the Marawi crisis. As the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ fought valiantly

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The Philippines 
June 13, 2017November 18, 2017

The United States’ Armed Forces of the Philippines

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1244 Views armed forces of the philippines, marawi crisis, US intervention

It’s no secret the Philippines and the United States are close allies, but is this alliance one of partnership or peonage? 

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