Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines
Two American activists were killed in the Philippines during a military clash involving suspected communist insurgents. Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem were identified as casualties in a firefight that has sparked controversy over their alleged roles. While the Philippine government claims they were combatants, family and human rights groups assert they were civilian activists.
- ▪Lyle Prijoles, 40, and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, 26, were among 19 people killed in a firefight between the Philippine Army and suspected communist insurgents.
- ▪The U.S. State Department has designated the New People's Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, as a foreign terrorist organization.
- ▪Critics allege that the two Americans were active combatants, while human rights groups maintain they were civilian activists with no military threat.
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Asia Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines Two American activists were allegedly exposed to communist movements through on-campus activism By Bonny Chu Fox News Published May 20, 2026 5:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two Americans have died in the Philippines during a military engagement that the government said involved communist-linked groups.
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