Australia sends more aid for Marawi Philippines

Australia will provide $20 million over four years to support recovery and long-term peace and stability in the southern Philippines.

Source: EPA

        Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced the extra funding, which comes on top of a $1 million package announced in June, after meeting with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.

        The terrorist conflict in Marawi has forced about 360,000 people to flee their homes.