Explainer: how and why Islamic State-linked rebels took over part of a Philippine city

Rebels linked to the jihadist have hunkered down in Marawi, with close to 100 dead following six days of clashesRebels linked to Islamic State have taken control of several neighbourhoods in the southern Philippine city of Marawi, with army artillery and aerial attacks unable to completely dislodge them after six days. Related: 'They kill defenceless people': thousands flee Philippine city of MarawiRelated: Isis-backed militants struggle for control in the southern PhilippinesContinue reading...