President Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao on Tuesday night after fighting raged in Marawi City between government forces and militants linked to the Islamic State (IS) group. With the declaration of martial law, there could be warrantless arrests and the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. Abella said Mr. Duterte met with his advisers before declaring martial law in Mindanao. “Maute group members mingle with civilians. Sam said Maute members also stood in the middle of the road as if waiting for soldiers to come as people sought cover from bullets.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 23, 2017 18:52 UTC