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October 27, 2021

Colombian Indigenous Misak Leader Nazaria Calambás Murdered by Gunmen
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In Colombia, another Indigenous Misak leader has been assassinated in
the region of Cauca. Thirty-four-year-old Nazaria Calambás Tunubalá was
a former mayor and community organizer. She was reportedly gunned down
by three unknown assailants. Misak Indigenous women denounced the
killing and are demanding the Colombian government provide protection
against skyrocketing violence. Over 100 Indigenous leaders and other
human rights defenders have been assassinated in Colombia this year
alone.


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