The Philippine military says that the government has lost 58 soldiers and police officers, and that it is boxing in the rebels. The role of the United StatesAmericans are providing surveillance and intelligence assistance to the Philippine military under a longstanding agreement. PhotoBut foreign troops are barred from combat by the Philippine Constitution, and United States and Philippine officials say there are no American troops in Marawi. The Maute brothers’ father, Cayamora Maute, and other relatives were arrested at a checkpoint in Davao City. A combined military and police unit arrested their mother, Ominta Romato Maute, in the town of Masiu, an hour’s drive from Marawi.

Source: New York Times June 13, 2017 17:48 UTC