Rubble of what were once buildings in Marawi City, the Philippines.

Those living on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines have experienced violent conflict for more than four decades. This violence has significantly decreased since the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in 2014, however some groups still fight to stand in the way of peace. In 2017, ISIS-affiliated groups occupied the city of Marawi. The five-month-long battle between ISIS and government security forces that followed became the longest urban battle in the modern history of the country. Two years on, the Philippines government is seeking to reintegrate former fighters back into the community as one measure in their broader strategy to prevent the possible resurgence of ISIS in the country.