AFP Attacks in Negros Occidental Result in 19 Deaths, Including Activist
On April 19 and 20, the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted operations in Toboso, claiming 19 lives and displacing 168 families. Local organizations are mobilizing in response, emphasizing the need for advocacy and awareness surrounding human rights in the region.
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On April 19 and 20, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) engaged in operations in Toboso, Negros Occidental, resulting in 19 fatalities and the displacement of 168 families. The AFP characterized this as a 'legitimate armed encounter' with the New People's Army, while local human rights advocates labeled it a massacre.
Activist Kai Sorem, who was among the deceased, was involved in grassroots organizing and community support, having lived in the Philippines to connect with local struggles. In response to her death, community organizers are planning a vigil in Tacoma and sending a contingent to confront Philippine President Bongbong Marcos in New York City. This incident highlights ongoing human rights concerns in the Philippines under current leadership.
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