The ruins of Marawi city in southern Philippines is seen exactly a year after Filipino Muslim militants laid siege in the city Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Muslim women are seen in tears during the commemoration of the anniversary of the conflict in the Marawi city, Philippines May 23, 2018. The months of intense fighting forced hundreds of thousands of residents of Marawi and outlying towns to flee for their lives. “I think the frustration comes from the fear of expulsion, fear of not knowing what's going to happen.”It’s been a year since the Maute Group laid siege to Marawi City. #MarawiRevisited pic.twitter.com/5ptBoC9mWl — ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) May 23, 2018Presidential adviser Jesus Dureza called for patience after some disgruntled Marawi residents held a noisy protest.

Source: Bangkok Post May 23, 2018 12:00 UTC