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IS: The scars left by a Philippines siege

In 2017, the Islamic State group captured the city of Marawi in the Philippines, destroying thousands of lives. The devastated community is still off-limits to most. Reconstruction is slow and a generation of battle-scarred children are vulnerable. Without permanent homes or schools, they risk being lured by the promise of a better life through violent extremism. How is that very real threat being tackled?

Video producer and editor: Jewan Abdi

Photo: A child in Marawi, the Philippines Credit: Jewan Abdi

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3 minutes