The Philippines defence force has been battling militants in the city of Marawi since May, and foreign fighters returning from Iraq and Syria are being drawn there.
Australia offers Philippines military assistance in Marawi
Philippine soldiers march on a bridge in Marawi City, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines Source: AAP
Australia is to hold meetings with the Philippines next week to decide whether to send special forces troops to help fight IS militants. Image: Philippine soldiers march on a bridge in Marawi City, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines (AAP) Australia offers Philippines military assistance in Marawi
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