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Report: 52 Colombian Human Rights Activists Killed So Far This Year

HeadlineApr 27, 2022

In news from Colombia, the nation’s human rights ombudsman has revealed at least 52 Colombian human rights activists and local leaders were killed in the first three months of the year, marking a significant increase over last year. The victims included 28 land defenders and nine Indigenous activists.

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