The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for a bombing at a university in the southern Philippines on Sunday that killed four people.
The explosion happened during a Catholic mass at a university gymnasium in Marawi City on Mindanao Island.
Philippine authorities say 50 others were injured.
ISIS disclosed in an online statement that its fighters detonated an explosive device.
Philippine authorities allege the explosion was an act of terror by an Islamic militant group after learning the explosive was a handmade device. They are investigating a possible link between the statement and the blast.
Marawi is a Muslim-majority city. In 2017, fierce fighting broke out between the Filipino forces and an armed Islamic militant group supporting ISIS, leaving many people dead or injured.
On Saturday, 11 militants, including a leader of an Islamic militant group, were killed in a military operation at a province neighboring Marawi.
Authorities say the latest explosion could have been an act of retaliation.
The explosion happened during a Catholic mass at a university gymnasium in Marawi City on Mindanao Island.
Philippine authorities say 50 others were injured.
ISIS disclosed in an online statement that its fighters detonated an explosive device.
Philippine authorities allege the explosion was an act of terror by an Islamic militant group after learning the explosive was a handmade device. They are investigating a possible link between the statement and the blast.
Marawi is a Muslim-majority city. In 2017, fierce fighting broke out between the Filipino forces and an armed Islamic militant group supporting ISIS, leaving many people dead or injured.
On Saturday, 11 militants, including a leader of an Islamic militant group, were killed in a military operation at a province neighboring Marawi.
Authorities say the latest explosion could have been an act of retaliation.
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ISIS claimed responsibility for a bombing at a university in Marawi City, Mindanao Island, Philippines, during a Catholic mass at a gymnasium. The explosion killed four and injured 50. Authorities suspect it was an act of terror by an Islamic militant group, investigating a possible link to an
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231204_27/
Date: Dec. 4, 2023
Created: 2023/12/05 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 20:38
Last Read: 2023/12/05 08:37