Roads going out of Marawi City and nearby Lanao del Sur towns are full of people and vehicles, filling the streets of nearby Iligan City. On Thursday, Lanao del Norte Gov. His town is closest to Marawi City, divided only by the Pantar forest. Although the government has said that the situation was under control, Marawi and Lanao del Sur residents continue to flee and seek refuge in other towns and cities. It was a repeat of last year’s siege of the town of Butig, Lanao del Sur, also caused by the Maute group.

Source: Manila Times May 25, 2017 16:18 UTC