2021-08-26: According to reports from Thursday (26 August), at least 1,700 people have been displaced by fighting between suspected terrorists and security forces in the towns of Tangcal and Munai in Lanao del Norte province as well as in the town of Madalum in the Lanao Del Sur province on Tuesday (24 August).
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
