History: May 23 (#3)

History: May 23 (#3)
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May 23, 2017 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao, following the Maute's attack in Marawi.

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On May 23, in the year 2017: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dec lares martial law in Mindanao, following the Maute's attack in Marawi. Islamic State of Lanao, commonly referred to as Dawlah Islamiya and formerly known as the Maute Group, is a radical Islamist group composed of former Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas and foreign fighters.

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Why May 23, 2017 matters: Philippine President Rodrigo Du terte declares martial law in Mindanao, following the Maute's attack in Marawi. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 23, 2017 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao, following the Maute's attack in Marawi. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maute_Group (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)