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LOOK: Rebuilding Marawi 5 years after the siege
LOOK: Rebuilding Marawi 5 years after the siege
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 16, 2022 04:25 PM PHT
On May 23, 2017, gun-toting members of the Maute Group, a group allied with the ISIS, took over the streets of Marawi, taking civilian hostages as they reportedly planned to establish a base in the Muslim-dominated city.
On May 23, 2017, gun-toting members of the Maute Group, a group allied with the ISIS, took over the streets of Marawi, taking civilian hostages as they reportedly planned to establish a base in the Muslim-dominated city.
That commenced an intense 5-month battle, ending 154 days later on Oct. 17, 2017 following the deaths of terrorist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute and the recapture by government troops of significant hideouts of the militants.
That commenced an intense 5-month battle, ending 154 days later on Oct. 17, 2017 following the deaths of terrorist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute and the recapture by government troops of significant hideouts of the militants.
The heavy fighting and bombardments flattened 250 hectares of homes, buildings and properties, and killed at least 1,131 people , including 47 civilians, 165 soldiers and 919 terrorists, according to government sources.
The heavy fighting and bombardments flattened 250 hectares of homes, buildings and properties, and killed at least 1,131 people , including 47 civilians, 165 soldiers and 919 terrorists, according to government sources.
At least 350, 000 residents were displaced after at least 90 percent of of structures in the city's 24 barangays were heavily damaged or destroyed during the war. Around P49.8 billion was required for the city’s reconstruction.
At least 350, 000 residents were displaced after at least 90 percent of of structures in the city's 24 barangays were heavily damaged or destroyed during the war. Around P49.8 billion was required for the city’s reconstruction.
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Over the last five years since Marawi's liberation from the clutch of terror groups, reconstruction and rehabilitation were carried out in the what used to be the main battle area while residents struggled to bring back normalcy in their lives. Masjids and government buildings were prioritized, but around 5,000 residents staying in transitory shelters raised concern over the government’s response in providing them with permanent housing.
Over the last five years since Marawi's liberation from the clutch of terror groups, reconstruction and rehabilitation were carried out in the what used to be the main battle area while residents struggled to bring back normalcy in their lives. Masjids and government buildings were prioritized, but around 5,000 residents staying in transitory shelters raised concern over the government’s response in providing them with permanent housing.
Other residents, whose houses were damaged beyond repair, are still waiting for the government’s plan on how they will be compensated.
Other residents, whose houses were damaged beyond repair, are still waiting for the government’s plan on how they will be compensated.
Here are select images of the ongoing restoration efforts in Marawi five years after the end of the siege by ISIS-affiliated militants.
Here are select images of the ongoing restoration efforts in Marawi five years after the end of the siege by ISIS-affiliated militants.
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