Philippine troops kill nine Islamist militants, including two linked to Catholic Mass bombing
Those killed were members of Daulah Islamiyah, a pro-Islamic State militant group that took control of the southern Marawi city in 2017 and held it through five months of ground offensives.
Soldiers holding their weapons stand on attention during the 121st anniversary celebration of the Philippine Army at Taguig city, Metro Manila, Philippines March 20, 2018(photo credit: ROMEO RANOCO/REUTERS)ByREUTERS
