US advises Philippine army on Marawi siege

The Philippine government has asked US special forces to help break a siege by ISIL-linked fighters in the southern city of Marawi. The US embassy in Manila says American forces are not fighting, but are helping with technical support. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila. Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter:   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/