Philippines reports only one weakened NPA guerrilla front remaining

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that only one weakened New People’s Army (NPA) guerrilla front remains in the country. This marks a significant reduction from seven fronts earlier this year. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla stated that the NPA is no longer capable of major operations. The group faces a leadership vacuum and struggles to recruit new members. Despite the NPA's decline, AFP troops continue to monitor areas where armed groups are present. The NPA has been active since 1969, making it one of the longest-running Maoist insurgencies in the world.


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