Philippine congress approves Duterte's request to extend martial law in Mindanao

Source: Xinhua| 2017-07-22 16:19:56|Editor: ying

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MANILA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- A joint session of the Philippine congress granted on Saturday the request of President Rodrigo Duterte to extend martial law in southern Philippines until Dec. 31, 2017.

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