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Today in History: Duterte declares martial law after Marawi attack

5/23/2026

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On May 23 2017, the Maute Group and allied militants seized Marawi, sparking a five-month urban battle. President Rodrigo Duterte responded by proclaiming martial law across Mindanao, granting the armed forces expanded powers to retake the city and dismantle the Islamist insurgency.

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On May 23 2017, the Maute Group and allied militants seized Marawi, sparking a five-month urban battle. President Rodrigo Duterte responded by proclaiming martial law across Mindanao, granting the armed forces expanded powers to retake the city and dismantle the Islamist insurgency.