Marawi: Two years after the Philippine city of Marawi was overrun by militants, it remains in ruins, with experts warning that stalled reconstruction efforts are bolstering the appeal of extremist groups in the volatile region.
The May 23, 2017, invasion by gunmen waving the black flag of the Islamic State group sparked a five-month battle that shattered swathes of the southern city.
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