Philippine Government Classifies Communists as Terrorists
This 2004 file photo shows a communist New People's Army (NPA) guerrilla unit marching in formation during a press visit to their jungle camp in the rebel's mountain stronghold in southern Mindanao. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has classified the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing the NPA as a terrorist organization. AFP/AFP/Getty Images
Following the termination of peace talks last month, the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing has been classified a terrorist organization by the Filipino government.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who in the past showed sympathy to the communists, signed a proclamation announcing the classification on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
