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President Duterte, Widodo to discuss security issues, involvement of Indonesian terrorists in Marawi conflict

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to discuss with his Indonesian counterpart, President Joko Widodo, the reported presence of Indonesian terrorists in Marawi city. In an earlier interview, President Duterte confirmed that the Maute Group counts foreign nationals as their members. Aside from Indonesians, there are also Malaysians, Saudis and Yemenis. Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed Duterte’s statement, saying there were about 1,200 Islamist State terrorists in the country, and that 40 […]