17 bodies found in Philippine city under rebel attack
At least 299 militants and 71 soldiers and police have also died in the fighting that began when militant laid siege to Marawi on May 23.
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Manila: Philippine troops have retrieved 17 bodies believed to be of villagers killed by Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group who seized parts of southern Marawi city last month.
Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Padilla says authorities will try to identify the bodies before they're added to the civilian death toll, currently at 27.
At least 299 militants and 71 soldiers and police have also died in the fighting that began when militant laid siege to Marawi on May 23.
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