As battle rages, devastated Philippine city starts its long cleanup

A row of dump trucks donated by China, that will aid in the rehabilitation of the war-torn Marawi city, is seen in the port of Iligan city, southern Philippines October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

MARAWI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - War might still be raging in the ruins of the Philippine city of Marawi, but the cleanup has already began.

Under the guard of dozens of police and soldiers, about 100 of the 200,000 residents driven from their homes during 150 days of fighting have returned to start what will be a massive operation to clear the city of the debris of war.