Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vs. Pro-ISIS militants in Tubaran and Pagayawan, Lanao Del Sur, Issue No. 2
An airstrike and a subsequent armed confrontation in Barangay Guiarong, Tubaran, Lanao del Sur occurred when the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) launched a Law Enforcement Operation (LEO) on Sunday, 17 June 2018 against a number of people allegedly led by Abu Dar, considered to be rebuilding a group based on the remnants of the ISIS-inspired group that caused the seven (7) month Marawi conflict in May 2017.
Over one week into the conflict, the number of displaced persons has increased. As of 6:00pm of 27 June 2018, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has reached 3,426 families (15,941 individuals) based on the report of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Lanao del Sur. Of this total, 2,633 families (12,808 individuals) have evacuated to the homes of friends, family and relatives (home-based) in 7 municipalities, while 791 families (3,143 individuals) have taken shelter in fourteen (14) evacuation centers spread across 7 municipalities.
