MARAWI CITY: Thousands of Maranao Muslims displaced by last year’s Marawi war demanded Tuesday that they be immediately allowed to return to their destroyed homes, a year after the Islamic State-led siege left more than 1,200 people dead.

Dubbed “Anyare Marawi” (a short Maranao version for “What happened Marawi?), local leaders took turns criticizing the government for its slow response and lack of understanding of the needs of the displaced Maranao residents.