Duterte Declares Marawi Liberated After Five-Month Siege

SAGUIARAN, PHILIPPINES - OCTOBER 20: Government troops prepare their belongings as they get ready to leave the battle against IS-inspired militants on October 20, 2017 in Saguiaran town in Lanao del Sur, southern Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte declared the liberation of Marawi City last Tuesday, although some fighting can still be heard. The declaration came after the death of Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and one of the Maute brothers, Omar Maute, after nearly five months of fierce urban battle inside the besieged city. The fighting started May 23, that left more than 1,000 people dead and displacing at least 400,000 people. (Photo by Jes Aznar/Getty Images)