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March 12, 2019

Colombia: Indigenous Activist Killed Amid Mounting Violence
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In the Colombian region of Cauca, indigenous activist Alexánder Cunda
was killed by unidentified gunmen on Friday. His murder is the latest in
a surge of attacks on indigenous and rural movement leaders in the
region. At least 20 activists have been killed so far this year in
Colombia, according to local reports.


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