Philippines Extends Martial Law in Mindanao

ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES - JULY 24: Displaced Marawi residents shed tears as they hear a collleague lament their condition outside their traditional villages and under martial rule on July 24, 2017 in Iligan city, southern Philippines. Evacuees report of worsening conditions inside evacuation centers, as well as their dificulty adjusting to cultural differences. They call on the government to end martial rule and the bombing of Marawi and let their traditional leaders and ways handle the thwarting of militants from their city. The Philippine Congress voted on Saturday to extend martial law in the southern part of the country since it was imposed to crush a rebellion by Islamic State-inspired militants. The decision was made two days before President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his annual state of the nation address as analysts have reportedly said Mr. Duterte appears to be using the crisis in Marawi as an excuse to impose authoritarian rule in the Philippines. (Photo by Jes Aznar/Getty Images)