Communist rebels

14 communist rebels killed in clash with troops: Philippines military

The rebels' death toll in last night's encounter is said to be the biggest in recent months. 

Nov 29, 2017, 10:25 AM IST

Philippine troops clash with communist rebels leaves 9 dead

The fighting erupted after patrolling troops encountered some 40 New People's Army rebels in southern Compostela Valley province, said army spokesman Captain Alexandre Cabales.

Jul 12, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

Philippines, communist rebels agree on interim ceasefire

The Philippine government and communist rebels have agreed in principle on an interim ceasefire to boost ongoing peace talks aimed at ending one of the world's longest insurgencies, a joint statement said.

Apr 06, 2017, 09:44 AM IST

Philippine leader warns rebels ahead of new round of talks

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened today to unleash new attack aircraft and the "full power of the state" against communist rebels if a new round of peace talks fails, and insisted they accept new conditions including a halt to extortion and to territorial claims.

Apr 03, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Six Philippine policemen killed in rebel ambush

Six Philippine policemen were killed and eight injured in an ambush by communist rebels on a remote mountain highway on Tuesday, the military said.

Feb 16, 2016, 16:17 PM IST