The leader of the militants who laid siege to the southern city of Marawi is believed to be hiding in a mosque there, the Philippines’ defense chief said Monday, days after Isnilon Hapilon was reported to have fled the bombed-out town.
The militants aligned with the Islamic State group attacked Marawi on May 23 and are confined in a small area but still putting up resistance to government forces.
The violence has left at least 459 people dead including 39 civilians, 336 militants, and 84 soldiers and police officers.
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Source: San Francisco Chronicle
