"Lyle Prijoles, a 40-year-old human rights activist from Hayward, was among 19 people fatally shot by the Philippine armed forces on the island of Negros, located south of Manila, on April 19, as KTVU reports."
"The military action, which many are calling a massacre, also displaced 653 residents and caused 200 more to flee the area, according to the site Bayan USA."
"We want the U.S. to stop sending our tax dollars, said activist Sadie Stone, a friend of Prijoles, speaking to KTVU. We see a direct tie to what's happening here our Congress supporting their military."
"Marienne Cuison, Prijoles' wife, said she hopes her husband's heroism inspires others to fight for the people of Negros."
Lyle Prijoles, a 40-year-old human rights activist from Hayward, was shot dead by the Philippine armed forces in Negros, along with 18 others. This military action, labeled a massacre, displaced 653 residents and forced 200 to flee. Prijoles dedicated two decades to advocating for farmworkers in the Philippines. Vigils are planned at SF State and in SoMa to honor his memory. The Philippines' Commission on Human Rights is investigating the incident, while activists demand the U.S. cease military aid to the country, linking it to the violence against civilians.
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