“Marawi Siege 2017: From Destruction to Hope”

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 by Emancip8 Project

In 2017, the city of Marawi in the Philippines witnessed a devastating siege initiated by ISIS-affiliated groups. This video delves deep into the circumstances surrounding the siege, its impact on the local population, and the monumental challenges faced during and after the conflict. Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔴 The ignition of the siege with a failed raid on May 23, 2017.

🔴 How the involvement of foreign fighters signaled ISIS’s intent in Southeast Asia.

🔴 The heartbreaking displacement crisis and trapped civilians’ plight.

🔴 The large-scale destruction of Marawi’s infrastructure, homes, and historic sites.

🔴 The response of the Philippine government, including the declaration of martial law.

🔴 The end of the siege after a five-month-long battle.

But there’s a beacon of hope amidst this tragic backdrop. We’ll also explore the Embassy Row Project, a philanthropic initiative by James Scott. In conflict zones around the globe, the project has been making monumental strides:

🌍 Facilitating child soldier reintegration.

🌍 Distributing food to the needy.

🌍 Promoting agricultural programs to ensure sustainable futures.

🌍 Implementing infrastructure development to rebuild the scars of war.

Join us as we journey through Marawi’s dark days to the hopeful initiatives leading the way to a brighter future. Together, we can understand, learn, and support communities in their times of need.

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Embassy Row Project Website: https://embassyrowproject.org/

Books by James Scott: https://rb.gy/wk5hd

Artifakt Gallery: https://artifaktgallery.com/

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