Draft:New People's Army rebellion in Eastern Visayas
The New People's Army rebellion in Eastern Visayas (commonly shortened to NPA) is an ongoing rebellion part of the New People's Army insurgency.
Background
[edit]History
[edit]In August 2021, a massive operation led to the infiltration and death of 16 communist rebels, located in Barangay Osmena, Dolores, Eastern Samar. The operation started a few weeks earlier when reports stated a group of rebels visiting local houses. Informants tipped police about the group, which led to police preparation and possible infiltration. Drones were sent, while local police spotted some landmines, which led the police to look up air support. A firefight then ensued until evening, a 13-hour firefight.[1]
On August 30, 2024, banned bombs were found in the Antipolo village in the outskirts of Llorente, Eastern Samar. Soldiers carefully dug the mines, with the operation successful. The bombs were thought to be from the Apoy platoon, which recently surrendered.[2]
Deaths and incidents
[edit]Groups
[edit]- The Apoy platoon - A group thought to be in the outskirts of Llorente. Current manpower is thought to be only 11 from 47 in June.[2]
- Unknown Group (Barangay Osmena, Dolores, Eastern Samar) - A group recently infiltrated by government troops. Total manpower is thought to be 16.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Storm Troopers' operation: How the PH Army successfully infiltrated an NPA hideout in Eastern Samar". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b Meniano, Sarwell (30 August 2024). "Soldiers find NPA explosives in Eastern Samar". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Storm Troopers' operation: How the PH Army successfully infiltrated an NPA hideout in Eastern Samar". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-10-19.