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April 27, 2022

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