The so-called emir of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in South-east Asia, who figures on the US "most-wanted terrorists" list, was killed yesterday as Philippine troops made a final push to retake the southern city of Marawi.

Isnilon Hapilon was shot dead along with another militant leader, Omarkhayam Maute. Security forces are pursuing Malaysian Mahmud Ahmad, who helped lead and finance the assault on Marawi and is believed to be Hapilon's successor.

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