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10:57, 16-Oct-2017
Marawi crisis: ISIL-linked leaders confirmed dead
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The leaders of ISIL-linked armed groups behind the Marawi crisis in the Philippines, Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute, were killed in clashes with Philippines' armed forces in the southern city of Marawi on Monday, Philippines defense minister confirmed.
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana also said that another rebel commander, Mahmud Ahmad, who is Malaysia’s most wanted terrorist, was still at large.
A photo of Isnilon Hapilon whose face was covered with blood has circulated among Marawi residents, according to the reports.
Photo provided by CCTV reporters
Photo provided by CCTV reporters
Hapilon is the anointed "emir" of ISIL in Southeast Asia, and Omarkhayam Maute is one of two brothers at the helm of the militant group that has been fighting the military since a siege on Marawi began on May 23 this year.
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