Gunfire during ceasefire stops civilians fleeing fighting in Philippines

Thousands remain trapped in besieged city of Marawi after 13 days of fighting between Isis-linked militants and government forcesThousands of civilians hoping to flee fighting in the besieged Philippine city of Marawi remained trapped on Sunday after a four-hour ceasefire to evacuate residents was marred by gunfire.Only 134 were freed on Sunday, despite government hopes that more than 1,000 would be able to leave a city battered by 13 days of intense fighting. Continue reading...