Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law on island

President takes action after violence breaks out between army and up to 100 armed militants

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(Image credit: Photo by Chico Dimaro Usman)

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a 60-day period of martial law on Mindanao island, following clashes between the army and militants with links to Islamic State.

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