Philippines duterte says city liberated battle continues

You're referring to the ongoing conflict in Marawi City, Philippines.

On October 17, 2017, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared that Marawi City, which was besieged by Islamic State (IS)-linked militants since May 23, 2017, had been "liberated" from the terrorists. However, the military has continued to battle remnants of the Maute Group and Abu Sayyaf, who have been hiding in the city's ruins.

The Philippine military has been conducting a series of operations to clear the city of remaining militants, and has reported significant progress in recent weeks. However, the conflict is far from over, and the military has warned that the battle could take several more months to conclude.

The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant human rights concerns, with reports of civilian casualties, forced displacement, and alleged extrajudicial killings. The Philippine government has faced criticism for its handling of the crisis, including allegations of human rights abuses and the use of excessive force.

The conflict in Marawi City has also had significant humanitarian consequences, with thousands of people displaced and many more affected by the fighting. The Philippine government and international organizations have been working to provide aid and assistance to those affected by the conflict.

Overall, while the Philippine military has made significant progress in liberating Marawi City from the militants, the conflict is far from over, and the humanitarian and human rights concerns remain significant.